JP6771364B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine.

Conventionally, when a game medium such as a medal or a coin is inserted (hereinafter referred to as "insertion operation") by a player and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), a plurality of symbols are respectively inserted. When the rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the is started and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is obtained. There is known a game machine called a so-called pachislot machine, which is given a privilege according to the situation.

In such a game machine, when a start operation by a player is detected by a start switch, a lottery process using random numbers (hereinafter, internal lottery process) is performed on the program, and a plurality of lottery processes (hereinafter, internal winning combination) are performed. Determine the combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed on the reels of. In the internal lottery process, a data table that defines a plurality of types of internal winning combinations and a lottery value (in other words, winning probability) when each internal winning combination is determined is referred to, and extraction is performed based on the detection of the start operation. The internal winning combination is determined based on the random value. When the rotation of all reels is stopped and the combination of symbols related to the establishment of the winning is displayed, the player is given a privilege corresponding to the combination of the symbols.

Examples of the benefits given to the player include paying out the game medium, operating a replay (hereinafter, also referred to as "replay") that allows the game to be played again without consuming the game medium, and the game medium. The operation of a bonus game that increases the chances of paying out money can be mentioned.

Further, in such a game machine, the assist time (hereinafter referred to as "AT"), which is a function of navigating the combination of symbols related to the addition of the game medium with a lamp or the like, and the winning probability of the replay are determined during a predetermined period. A gaming machine having an assist replay time (hereinafter, "ART") function in which a replay time (hereinafter, "RT"), which is a function higher than the normal time, operates at the same time is known (for example, a patent). Document 1).

In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, the main control circuit refers to a data table in which a set value and a lottery value are defined for each internal winning combination, and determines whether or not the game has won an advantageous gaming state (for example, ART). judge.

Then, when the advantageous game state is won, the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is notified during a specific number of games, and the player has an increased chance of paying out the game medium as in the bonus game. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-83245

By the way, the capacity of the program area (for example, the main ROM) of the main control circuit is limited to a predetermined capacity from the viewpoint of preventing fraudulent activities, and the above-mentioned gaming machine is used for lottery in an advantageous gaming state. There is a problem that the capacity of the program area of the main control circuit is squeezed by the huge amount of data. Specifically, for example, the data table used for the lottery in the advantageous gaming state has a basic data length of 2 bytes indicating the lottery value, and the set values (for example, "set value 1" to "set value 6") are set. When there are 6 types of data to be shown and there are 5 types of data indicating the internal winning combination (for example, "internal winning combination 1" to "internal winning combination 5"), the data capacity is calculated as 2 × 6 × 5. It is expressed by an expression and has a huge amount of data of 60 bytes.

The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of drawing an advantageous gaming state without squeezing the capacity of the main control circuit. ..

The gaming machine according to the present invention
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) that variablely displays a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a main control circuit (for example, main control circuit 41) that controls the progress of the game. ), And a sub-control circuit (for example, the sub-control circuit 42) that controls the effect based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit, and a gaming machine (for example, the pachislot machine 1).
The main control circuit
Insertion operation detecting means (for example, medal sensor 35S) for detecting the insertion operation of the game medium, and
A start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S) that detects a start operation based on the detection of the input of a predetermined number of the game media by the charging operation detecting means,
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, S14 in FIG. 18) that determines an internal winning combination based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means.
A stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 17S) for detecting a stop operation, and
A stop control means (for example, S21 in FIG. 18) that controls the stop of the variation display of the symbol in the symbol display means based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means.
When the change display of the symbol in the symbol display means is stopped by the stop control means, the winning determination means (for example, S22 in FIG. 18) for determining the winning or non-winning of the winning combination based on the combination of the stopped symbols. ,
A profit-giving means (for example, S23 in FIG. 18) that gives a profit based on the determination result by the winning determination means, and
A random number generator (for example, a random number generator 56) that generates a random number,
A random number extraction means (for example, a sampling circuit 57) that extracts an arbitrary random number from the random numbers generated by the random number generation means, and
A game in which a normal gaming state (for example, during normal) and an advantageous gaming state (for example, during ART) in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified from the normal gaming state can be shifted according to a predetermined transition condition. State transition control means (for example, main control circuit 41) and
A first table (for example, an ART lottery use table lottery table) and a second table (for example, an ART lottery table for low probability) used for determining whether or not to shift from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state. ) And a third table (eg, ART lottery table for high probability),
It has a fourth table, a fifth table, and a sixth table, which are used for determining whether or not to add the game period in the advantageous gaming state.
The first table is a table for deciding whether to use the second table or the third table.
The second table is a table in which the probability of determining the transition from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state is relatively low.
The third table is a table in which the probability of determining the transition from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state is relatively high.
The fourth table is a table for deciding whether to use the fifth table or the sixth table.
The fifth table is a table in which the probability that it is determined to add the gaming period in the advantageous gaming state is relatively low.
The sixth table is a table in which the probability of being determined to add the gaming period in the advantageous gaming state is relatively high.
The random number extraction means includes an internal lottery random number used for determining the internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means and the internal lottery random number based on the detection of the starting operation by the start operation detecting means. It is possible to extract a first random number different from the above, the internal lottery random number, and a second random number different from the first random number.
The game state transition control means
In the normal game state, the second table or the above table is used as a table to be used based on the first random number (for example, a random number value 2) extracted from the random number extraction means with reference to the first table. A third table is determined, and the determined table is referred to, and based on the second random number (for example, random number value 3) extracted from the random number extraction means, the normal gaming state is changed to the advantageous gaming state. Decide whether to migrate and
In the advantageous gaming state, the fifth table or the sixth table is determined as the table to be used based on the first random number extracted from the random number extracting means with reference to the fourth table. With reference to the determined table, it is determined whether or not to add the gaming period in the advantageous gaming state based on the second random number extracted from the random number extracting means.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the game state transition control means (for example, the main control circuit 41) refers to the first table (for example, the ART lottery use table lottery table) and the random number extraction means (for example, the ART lottery use table). Based on the first random number (for example, random number value 2) extracted from the sampling circuit 57), a second table (for example, an ART lottery table for low probability) or a third table (for example, ART for high probability) A lottery table) is determined, and based on the second random number (for example, random number value 3) extracted from the random number extracting means with reference to the determined table, an advantageous game from the normal game state (for example, during normal). Since it was decided whether or not to shift to the state (for example, during ART), whether or not the transition condition for shifting from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state is satisfied is the same as for the conventional gaming machine. However, the amount of data in the storage area used for each table for which migration conditions are set can be significantly reduced. Therefore, it is possible to effectively utilize the vacant storage area while preventing the storage area of the main control circuit from being pressed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to draw a lottery in an advantageous gaming state without squeezing the capacity of the main control circuit.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the external structure of the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the state of the front panel in the state where the movable part is in the initial position in the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the state of the front panel in a state where a movable part is in an effect position in the pachislot machine of 1st Embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view of the front panel of the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment. It shows the internal structure of the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment, and is the front view in the state which the front door is open. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the circuit provided in the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub-control circuit of the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement table of the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment. (A) is a diagram showing a normal internal lottery table of a pachislot machine in the first embodiment, (b) is a diagram showing a normal lottery value change table of a pachislot machine in the first embodiment, and (c) is a diagram showing. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for bonus of the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment. (A) is a diagram showing an internal winning combination determination table for small winning combination replay of the pachislot machine in the first embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an internal winning combination determination table for bonus of the pachislot machine in the first embodiment. is there. It is a figure which shows the reel stop initial setting table of the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment. (A) is a diagram showing an ART lottery table for a pachislot machine according to the first embodiment, (b) is a diagram showing an ART lottery table for a pachislot machine according to the first embodiment, and (c) is a diagram showing a first. Pachislot machine ART addition lottery table according to the embodiment A diagram showing a lottery table, (d) is a diagram showing an ART addition lottery table of a pachislot machine according to the first embodiment, and (e) is a diagram showing an ART addition lottery table according to the first embodiment. The figure which shows the lock lottery table at the time of ART addition winning, (f) is the figure which shows the reel production lottery table at the time of ART addition winning of the pachislot machine in the first embodiment, (g) is the figure of the pachislot machine in the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the addition ART game number lottery table at the time of winning ART addition. It is a figure which shows the correspondence table of the internal winning combination and the stop operation order, etc. in the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment. (A) is a diagram showing the transition flow of the RT gaming state of the pachislot machine in the first embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing the transition conditions of the RT gaming state of the pachislot machine in the first embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of the game of the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main control processing of the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows ART-related processing of the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game state control processing of the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU of the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the start process by the control of the sub CPU of the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main board communication task of the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception processing of the pachislot machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows ART-related processing of the pachislot machine in 2nd Embodiment. (A) is a diagram showing a lock / reel effect lottery table at the time of winning the pachislot machine according to the third embodiment, and (b) is a drawing table showing the number of ART games added at the time of winning the pachislot machine according to the third embodiment. FIG. 3C is a diagram showing a lock / reel effect lottery table at the time of winning the ART of the pachislot machine in another example of the third embodiment. It is a figure which shows the ART addition of the pachislot machine in 3rd Embodiment, the lock reel effect at the time of winning, and the number lottery table of the addition ART games. It is a figure which shows the ART addition of the pachislot machine in 3rd Embodiment, the lock reel effect at the time of winning, and the number lottery table of the addition ART games. It is a flowchart which shows ART-related processing of the pachislot machine in 3rd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
[Functional flow of pachislot machines]
First, with reference to FIG. 1, the main configuration of the pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a functional flow of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. In the pachi-slot machine 1, each means shown in FIG. 1 executes necessary processing, and the functions of each are exhibited, so that the player can execute the game.

<Input operation detection means>
The insertion operation detecting means detects an insertion operation of a game medium such as a medal or a coin by a player. When the insertion operation of a predetermined number of game media (for example, three medals) is detected, the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means described later is permitted. Further, in the symbol display means described later, a predetermined winning line is activated (hereinafter, the activated winning line is referred to as an "effective line"). In the present embodiment, the medal sensor 35S that detects the insertion of medals by the player constitutes the insertion operation detecting means. The types of game media that can be detected are not limited to medals, but include coins, tokens, game balls, and electromagnetic game media having equivalent values.

<Start operation detection means>
The start operation detecting means detects a start operation by the player. When the start operation is detected, the variable display of the symbol by the symbol display means described later is started. In addition, a random number value used when the internal winning combination determining means, which will be described later, determines the internal winning combination is extracted from a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). Further, the effect random value used when the effect control means described later determines the effect is extracted from within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 32767). In the present embodiment, the start switch 16S for detecting the operation of the start lever 16 by the player constitutes the start operation detecting means. The type, number, and numerical range of the extracted random number values are not limited to this, and the number of random number values required for the game can be extracted from within a predetermined numerical range. ..

<Means for determining the internal winning combination>
The internal winning combination determining means draws a lot based on the extracted random number value, and determines the internal winning combination from a plurality of predetermined combinations. That is, the combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed on the valid line is determined by the determination of the internal winning combination. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 that refers to various tables and executes the internal lottery process based on the extracted random number values constitutes an internal winning combination determining means. The types of symbol combinations include those related to "winning" in which benefits such as medal payout, replay operation, bonus operation, etc. are given to the player, and other so-called "losses". Such things are provided.

<Design display means>
The symbol display means variablely displays a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns. That is, when the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means, the symbol variation display is started, and when the stop control is executed by the stop control means described later, the symbol variation display ends. In the present embodiment, the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R constitute a symbol display means. The symbol display means is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a symbol image display means (for example, an image display device) that variablely displays a plurality of symbol images in a plurality of columns.

<Stop operation detection means>
The stop operation detecting means detects a stop operation by the player. When the stop operation is detected, the stop control means described later stops the symbol variation display by the symbol display means. In the present embodiment, the stop switch 17S for detecting the operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R by the player constitutes the stop operation detecting means.

When all the reels are rotating, the first reel stop operation is the first stop operation, the stop operation performed after the first stop operation is the second stop operation, and the second stop operation is followed by the second stop operation. The stop operation performed is called a third stop operation.

<Stop control means>
The stop control means controls the stop of the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means. That is, when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the variation display of the symbol in the symbol display means is stopped based on the stop control information set according to the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Control. In the present embodiment, when the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are operated by the player, the reel stop control process for stopping and controlling the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed by referring to various stop control information. The main control circuit 41 to be executed constitutes a stop control means.

Here, in the pachi-slot machine, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) from the time when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as the "number of sliding pieces". When the specified period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set for 4 symbols, and when the specified period is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set for 1 symbol. The maximum number of sliding pieces is not limited to these, and can be set as appropriate.

The stop control means uses the above-mentioned specified time for the combination of symbols whose display is permitted by the determination of the internal winning combination, and slides maximum so that the combination of symbols is displayed as much as possible along the effective line. Stop the rotation of the reel within the range of the number of pieces.

On the other hand, for combinations of symbols that are not allowed to be displayed due to the determination of the internal winning combination, the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces is used so that they will not be displayed along the effective line using the above specified time. Stops the rotation of the reel.

In addition, the stop control means is such that the determined internal winning combination changes the combination of symbols displayed according to a predetermined stop operation order (for example, the order in which a plurality of stop buttons are operated). At a certain time, the rotation of the corresponding reel is controlled to be stopped with reference to the predetermined stop operation sequence.

<Winning judgment means>
The winning determination means determines whether or not there is a winning according to the combination of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means. That is, when the change display of the symbol is stopped by the stop control means, the winning or non-winning of the winning combination is determined based on the combination of the symbols stopped on the effective line. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 that refers to the symbol combination table or the like and executes the winning search process based on the combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display means constitutes the winning determination means.

<Profit-giving means>
When the winning determination means determines that there is a winning, the profit-giving means grants a profit according to the combination of the winning symbols. That is, the corresponding profit is given to the player according to the combination of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 that executes the medal payout process or the like based on the result of the prize search process constitutes a profit-giving means. When the profit to be given is given by the control of the sub control circuit 42, the sub control circuit 42 constitutes the profit giving means.

Here, the profits given by the profit-giving means include the payout of medals, the operation of the re-game in which the same amount of game media as the current game is automatically inserted, and the re-game can be performed again, and the inside related to the re-game. Replay high probability state (replay time) that increases the winning probability of the winning combination, operation of the special game state (bonus) that increases the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals, and stop operation appropriate for the player By notifying the information of, it is possible to mention the operation of a specific gaming state (assist time) in which the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals is high. The profits given by the profit-giving means are not limited to this.

As described above, in the pachislot machine, when the player's throwing operation is detected by the throwing operation detecting means and the player's starting operation is detected by the starting operation detecting means, the internal winning combination determining means causes the internal winning combination and the like. At the same time as the determination is made, the variable display of the symbol by the symbol display means is started. Then, when the stop operation of the player is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the stop control means controls the stop of the variation display of the symbol by the symbol display means, and the combination of the symbols displayed on the symbol display means is the winning determination means. If it is determined that the combination of symbols is related to the winning, the profit-giving means gives a profit according to the combination of the symbols. The above-mentioned series of flows is performed as one game (unit game) in the pachislot machine.

<Direction control means>
The effect control means draws a lot based on the extracted random value for the effect and other information (for example, information about the internal winning combination), and determines the one to be executed this time from a plurality of types of effects. In addition, the effect control means controls the effect execution means described later so that the determined effect is appropriately executed. In the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 that refers to various tables, determines the effect content based on at least the extracted random value for the effect, and executes the effect according to the determined effect content is the effect. It constitutes a control means.

Further, when the predetermined notification condition is satisfied, the effect control means determines an effect for notifying the player of information necessary for the game (for example, information on the stop operation order and information on the game history). In this case, the effect control means can also be called a notification control means.

<Main production control means>
Further, when the effect executing means described later is controlled by the main control circuit 41, the main control circuit 41 constitutes the main side effect control means. The lock control means and the reel effect control means, which are examples of the main effect control means, perform lottery based on the extracted random number values, and determine the one to be executed this time from a plurality of types of lock or reel effect.

(Lock control means)
The lock control means (not shown) can control the progress of the game to be stopped. Such control is referred to as "locking" (or "freezing"). For convenience, the control that stops the progress of the game executed at the start of the game is called "lock at the start of the game", and the control that stops the progress of the game executed at the end of the game is called "lock at the end of the game". Call. That is, the "lock at the start of the game" is a control in which the progress of the game is stopped in the sense that the operation to the stop button is not effective for a predetermined period after the start lever is operated. "Lock at the end of the game" means that the operation of the bet button or the operation of the start lever is not effective within a predetermined period after the stop button is operated, and the progress of the game is stopped. Control. Of course, the trigger of "locking" is not limited to the above, and for example, after the start lever is operated and any of the stop buttons is operated, the subsequent operation is effective for a predetermined period. It may be possible to perform control that does not become.

Further, the lock control means controls the lock execution means (not shown) so that the determined lock is appropriately executed. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 that refers to various tables, determines the lock content based on at least the extracted random number value, and executes the lock according to the determined lock content is the lock control means. To configure.

(Reel production control means)
The reel effect control means (not shown) can control a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) to be variedly displayed in an effect mode different from the usual symbol variation display mode.

Further, the reel effect control means controls the reel effect execution means (not shown) so that the determined reel effect is appropriately executed. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 that refers to various tables, determines the content of the reel effect based on at least the extracted random number values, and executes the reel effect according to the determined reel effect content. , Constructs a reel effect control means.

<Direction execution means>
The effect executing means executes the effect determined by the effect control means. That is, it means various devices used for effects such as display devices and lamps that perform visual effects, speakers that perform auditory effects, and effect buttons that perform tactile effects. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 11, the lamp group 21, the speakers 20L, and 20R constitute the effect executing means. The effect executing means is not limited to these, and may be, for example, a movable body (accessory) provided at a position visible from the front side of the pachislot machine.

In addition, when the effect control means determines the effect for notifying the player of information necessary for the game (for example, information on the stop operation order and information on the game history), the effect execution means is determined. Notify the player of the information. In this case, the effect executing means can also be called a notification means.

<Main side production execution means>
Further, when the effect executing means is controlled by the main control circuit 41, various devices connected to the main control circuit constitute the main side effect executing means. The lock execution means and the reel effect execution means, which are examples of the main effect execution means, execute the effect determined by the main effect control means.

(Lock execution means)
The lock execution means (not shown) executes the contents of the lock determined by the lock control means. That is, the lock execution means executes an effect of stopping the progress of the game according to the content of the lock (for example, 5 seconds) determined by the lock control means.

(Reel production execution means)
The reel effect executing means (not shown) executes the contents of the reel effect determined by the reel effect control means. That is, the reel effect executing means executes an effect of varyingly displaying the reel according to the content of the reel effect determined by the reel effect control means (for example, the content of rotating the reel once in the direction opposite to the forward rotation direction of the reel). To do.

[Structure of pachislot machine]
Next, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot machine of the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a front view of the front panel in a state where the movable parts are in the initial positions in the pachi-slot machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view of the front panel in a state where the movable parts are in the effect position in the pachislot machine of the present embodiment. Further, FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the front panel of the pachislot machine of the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 shows the internal structure of the pachislot machine of the present embodiment, in a state where the front door is open. It is a front view.

The pachislot machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and other game media such as cards that store information on the game value given or given to the player. However, in the following, it will be described as using a medal.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachislot machine 1 includes an exterior body 2. The exterior body 2 has a cabinet 2a which is a main body for accommodating a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b which is openably and closably attached to the cabinet 2a. Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a (only one side handle 7 is shown in FIG. 2). The handle 7 is a recess for carrying the pachi-slot machine 1.

The front door 2b includes a door body 9, a front panel 10, a liquid crystal display device 11 (see FIG. 3) showing a specific example of the display device, and a lumbar panel 12. The door body 9 is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable by using a hinge (not shown). The hinge is provided at the left end of the door body 9 when the door body 9 is viewed from the front of the pachislot machine 1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided side by side inside the cabinet 2a. Hereinafter, each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R will be referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are drawn at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction.

The liquid crystal display device 11 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9, and performs an effect by displaying an image. The liquid crystal display device 11 includes a display unit (display) including display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R (these may be one display window 4) for displaying the symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Screen) 11a is provided. In the present embodiment, the image is displayed and the effect is executed by using the entire display unit 11a including the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R.

The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are made of a transparent member such as an acrylic plate. The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided at positions that overlap with the arrangement areas of the three reels when viewed from the front (player side), and are located in front of the three reels (player side). It is provided in. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the three reels provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R through the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R.

In the present embodiment, the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are continuously arranged among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is stopped. It is set to a size that can display three symbols. That is, in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, upper, middle, and lower areas are provided for each reel, and one symbol is displayed in each area. In the present embodiment, a line (cross-down line) connecting the upper region of the left reel 3L, the middle region of the middle reel 3C, and the lower region of the right reel 3R, and the lower region of the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C The line connecting the middle region and the upper region of the right reel 3R (cross-up line) is defined as a winning line for determining whether or not to win.

The front panel 10 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9, and is set to a size that covers the liquid crystal display device 11. The front panel 10 is arranged so as to be superimposed on the display unit 11a side of the liquid crystal display device 11, and covers the decorative frame 101 having a panel opening 101a that exposes the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11 and the front surface of the decorative frame 101. It has a protective cover 102 (see FIGS. 2 and 5).

As shown in FIG. 5, the decorative frame 101 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a panel opening 101a. The decorative frame 101 has an upper frame portion 111, a lower frame portion 112, a left frame portion 113, and a right frame portion 114. The decorative frame 101 is formed so that a pattern is formed on the surface by mixing a mixture with resin and injection molding. In order to generate a pattern on the surface by such molding, for example, the position of the injection gate may be adjusted.

The upper frame portion 111 is provided with a plurality of upper engaging holes 111a that open forward. The openings of the plurality of upper engaging holes 111a are each formed in a horizontally long rectangle. An upper engaging piece 126, which will be described later, of the protective cover 102 is inserted into these plurality of upper engaging holes 111a.

Further, the left frame portion 113 is provided with a plurality of left engaging holes 113a opening forward, and the right frame portion 114 is provided with a plurality of right engaging holes 114a opening forward. The openings of the plurality of left engaging holes 113a and the right engaging hole 114a are each formed in a vertically long rectangle. The left engaging piece 127 and the right engaging piece 128 of the protective cover 102, which will be described later, are inserted into the plurality of left engaging holes 113a and the right engaging hole 114a.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the protective cover 102 is made of a translucent synthetic resin, and has a front surface portion 121 facing forward, an upper surface portion 122 facing upward, and a lower surface portion 123 facing downward. It has a left side surface portion 124 and a right side surface portion 125 facing sideways.

At the lower part of the front surface portion 121, notches 121a and 121b for switches for exposing the effect switches 22L and 22R, which will be described later, are formed. These switch notches 121a and 121b are formed in an arc shape according to the outer shape of the effect switches 22L and 22R.

A plurality of upper engaging pieces 126 are provided on the end surface of the upper surface portion 122. The plurality of upper engaging pieces 126 are formed in a flat plate shape having planes substantially orthogonal to each other in the vertical direction, and have flexibility. Further, an engaging ridge 126a is provided on the upper surface (one plane) of the plurality of upper engaging pieces 126.

When the upper engaging piece 126 is inserted into the plurality of upper engaging holes 111a of the decorative frame 101, the engaging ridge 126a engages with the upper frame portion 111 of the decorative frame 101, and the protective cover 102 is disengaged from the decorative frame 101. Can be avoided.

The left side surface portion 124 and the right side surface portion 125 of the protective cover 102 have a projecting piece 124A and a projecting piece 125A projecting forward from the front surface portion 121. The front-facing end faces of the left side surface portion 124 and the right side surface portion 125 are the end faces on the projecting piece 124A and the projecting piece 125A side, and are formed in an arc shape so that the central portion projects most forward.

Further, a plurality of right engaging pieces 128 are provided on the end surface of the right side surface portion 125 facing rearward. The left side surface portion 124 is provided with a plurality of left engagement pieces 127 (not shown), similarly to the right engagement piece 128 in the right side surface portion 125. The plurality of left engaging pieces 127 and the plurality of right engaging pieces 128 are formed in a flat plate shape having planes substantially orthogonal to each other in the left-right direction.

A decorative portion 125a is provided on the right side surface portion 125. The decorative portion 125a is formed by applying a graining process to a part of the outer surface of the right side surface portion 125. The decorative portion 125a receives light emitted from a light source (not shown) provided behind the right engaging hole 114a of the decorative frame 101 and emits light. In the right side surface portion 125, the region where the decorative portion 125a is not provided is a translucent portion that transmits light.

Further, the left side surface portion 124 is provided with a decorative portion (not shown) similar to the decorative portion 125a of the right side surface portion 125. The decorative portion (not shown) of the left side surface portion 124 receives light emitted from a light source (not shown) provided behind the left engaging hole 113a of the decorative frame 101 and emits light. In the left side surface portion 124, the region where the decorative portion is not provided is a translucent portion that transmits light.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the decorative frame 101 is provided with a lamp group 21 and effect switches 22L and 22R. The lamp group 21 includes, for example, the lamps 21a and 21b in FIG. The lamp group 21 is composed of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) and the like, and turns on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the content of the effect. The effect switches 22L and 22R are provided on the left and right side portions of the decorative frame 101, respectively.

Further, the central movable unit 105, the left movable unit 106, and the right movable unit 107 are attached to the decorative frame 101.

The central movable unit 105 is arranged in the central portion above the decorative frame 101, and has a movable part 309 described later. For example, when a specific effect is performed, the central movable unit 105 rotates the movable part 309 at the initial position (see FIG. 3) about an axis extending in the left-right direction, and from below the decorative cover 364. Lower. As a result, the movable component 309 moves to the effect position (see FIG. 4) that covers a part of the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11.

Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the movable component 309 is composed of the character unit 323, the arch cover 324, and the light emitting display unit 325. When the movable component 309 is arranged at the effect position, the character unit 323 and the arch cover 324 , The light emitting display unit 325 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachislot machine 1. Further, although not shown, the arch cover 324 and the light emitting display unit 325 are individually formed with transmission regions for transmitting light emitted from LEDs (not shown) provided on the back surfaces thereof. There is. In particular, the light emitting display unit 325 is formed with a plurality of (for example, three) transmission regions in parallel so that a plurality of stages (for example, three stages) of lighting display can be performed stepwise.

The left movable unit 106 is arranged on the left side in the decorative frame 101, and has a left door 188 described later. Further, the right movable unit 107 is arranged on the right side in the decorative frame 101, and has a right door 189 described later. The left door 188 and the right door 189 are formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape having an appropriate thickness, and one of the planes faces forward at the initial position.

The left movable unit 106 rotates the left door 188 at the initial position (see FIG. 3) about an axis extending in the vertical direction, for example, when a predetermined effect is performed. Further, the right movable unit 107 rotates the right door 189 at the initial position around an axis extending in the vertical direction, for example, when a predetermined effect is performed. In the pachi-slot machine 1, one of the left door 188 and the right door 189 may be rotated, or both the left door 188 and the right door 189 may be rotated when a predetermined effect is performed. Good.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a pedestal portion 13 is formed on the waist panel 12. The pedestal portion 13 is provided with various devices (medal insertion slot 14, MAX bet button 15A, 1BET button 15B, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, settlement button 18) to be operated by the player. ing.

The medal slot 14 is provided to receive medals dropped on the pachislot machine 1 from the outside by the player. The medals received from the medal slot 14 are used for one game up to a predetermined number (for example, 3), and the excess of the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (so-called credit). function).

The MAX bet button 15A and the 1BET button 15B are provided to determine the number of medals to be used for one game from the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. Further, the settlement button 18 is provided for pulling out (discharging) the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside.

The start lever 16 is provided to start the rotation of all reels (3L, 3C, 3R). The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are provided in association with the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively, and each stop button is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R will be referred to as a left stop button 17L, a middle stop button 17C, and a right stop button 17R, respectively.

Further, although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 13 is provided with a 7-segment display 6 (see FIG. 7) composed of a 7-segment LED. This 7-segment display 6 provides information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter, the number of medals to be paid out), the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (hereinafter, the number of credits), and the like. Display digitally.

A medal payout outlet 24, a medal tray 25, speakers 20L, 20R, and the like are provided at the lower part of the door body 9. The medal payout outlet 24 guides the medals discharged by driving the medal payout device 33, which will be described later, to the outside. The medal tray 25 stores medals discharged from the medal payout outlet 24. Further, the speakers 20L and 20R output sound effects such as sound effects and music corresponding to the content of the production.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the cabinet 2a is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with one surface on the front side open. A main board 31 constituting a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, is provided in the upper part of the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls the main operation of the game in the pachi-slot machine 1 and the flow between the operations, such as determination of the internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, and determination of the presence or absence of winning. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

Three reels (left reel 3L, middle reel 3C and right reel 3R) are provided in the central portion of the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIG. 6, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor (any of the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 7) described later via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. ..

A medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 33) having a structure capable of accommodating a large number of medals and ejecting them one by one is provided in the lower portion of the cabinet 2a. Further, on one side of the hopper 33 (on the left side in the example shown in FIG. 6) in the cabinet 2a, a power supply device 34 for supplying necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1 is provided. ..

A sub-board 32 constituting a sub-control circuit 42 (see FIGS. 7 and 8) described later is provided on the upper portion of the front door 2b on the back surface side (the portion opposite to the display screen side). The sub-control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls the execution of an effect by displaying an image or the like. The specific configuration of the sub-control circuit 42 will be described later.

Further, a selector 35 is provided at a substantially central portion on the back surface side of the front door 2b. The selector 35 is a device for selecting whether or not the material, shape, etc. of medals inserted from the outside are appropriate via the medal insertion slot 14 (see FIG. 2), and the hopper determines that the medals are determined to be appropriate. I will guide you to 33. Further, although not shown in FIG. 6, a medal sensor 35S (see FIG. 7) for detecting that a proper medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 35.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot machines]
Next, the configuration of the circuit included in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a circuit included in the pachislot machine of the present embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of an auxiliary control circuit in the pachislot machine of the present embodiment. The pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 41 that controls the progress of the game, a sub-control circuit 42 that controls the effect (notification), and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to these.

<Main control circuit>
The main control circuit 41 is mainly composed of a microcomputer 50 installed on a circuit board (main board 31). As other components, the main control circuit 41 includes a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56 which is an example of a random number generation means, a sampling circuit 57 which is an example of a random number extraction means, and a display unit drive. The circuit 64, the hopper drive circuit 65, and the payout completion signal circuit 66 are included.

The microcomputer 50 is composed of a main CPU 51, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 52, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 53.

The main ROM 52 stores control programs for various processes executed by the main CPU 51, data tables such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 42, and the like. .. The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing a control program. Further, the main RAM 53 is provided with an ART game number counter.

A clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56, and a sampling circuit 57 are connected to the main CPU 51. The clock pulse generation circuit 54 and the frequency divider 55 generate a clock pulse. The main CPU 51 executes the control program based on the generated clock pulse. Further, the random number generator 56 generates random numbers in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). Then, the sampling circuit 57 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

Various switches, sensors, and the like are connected to the input port of the microcomputer 50. The main CPU 51 receives input signals from various switches and the like to control the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 61L, 61C and 61R.

The stop switch 17S detects that each of the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R has been pressed by the player (stop operation). The start switch 16S detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation). The checkout switch 18S detects that the checkout button has been pressed by the player.

The medal sensor 35S detects that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 14 has passed through the selector 35. Further, the bet switch 15S detects that the bet button (MAX bet button 15A or 1BET button 15B) is pressed by the player.

Further, as peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by the microcomputer 50, there are three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R, a 7-segment display 6 and a hopper 33. Further, a drive circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 50.

The motor drive circuit 62 controls the drive of three stepping motors 61L, 61C, and 61R provided corresponding to the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively. The reel position detection circuit 63 detects a reel index indicating that the reel has rotated once for each reel by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

Each of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, and 61R has a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of pulse outputs and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. Further, the driving force of each stepping motor is transmitted to the corresponding reel via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Then, each time a pulse is output to each stepping motor, the corresponding reel rotates at a constant angle.

The main CPU 51 detects the reel index of each reel and then counts the number of times a pulse is output to the corresponding stepping motor to rotate the rotation angle of each reel (specifically, how many reels there are symbols). Only rotated).

Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to each stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53. Then, each time the output of the pulse of a predetermined number of times (for example, 17 times) required for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the value of the symbol counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 is set to ". 1 ”is added. The symbol counter is provided for each reel. Then, the value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 63.

That is, in the present embodiment, by managing the value of the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

The display unit drive circuit 64 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 6. The hopper drive circuit 65 controls the operation of the hopper 33. Further, the payout completion signal circuit 66 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 33S provided in the hopper 33, and checks whether or not the number of medals discharged to the outside from the hopper 33 has reached a predetermined number of payouts. To do.

Although not shown, an external centralized terminal plate is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 50. The external centralized terminal board is input with signals such as the number of medals inserted / paid out from the main control circuit 41, the number of games played, and information on whether or not the bonus is activated, and displays the signals such as the number of games played and the number of bonus operations. It is output as an external signal to an external display or the host computer of the amusement park. The external display is installed above the pachislot machine 1, for example, to update the display in conjunction with the progress of the number of games and the bonus operation, or to notify the bonus operation by a lamp or the like.

<Sub-control circuit>
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the sub control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41, and performs processing such as determination and execution of the effect content based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. .. As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, and a driver 86. Further, the sub-control circuit 42 includes a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D (Analog to Digital) converter 92, an amplifier 93, a central movable unit drive circuit 96, a left movable unit drive circuit 97, and a right movable unit. The unit drive circuit 98 and the rotary light drive circuit 99 are included.

The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in response to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. The sub ROM 82 basically has a program storage area and a data storage area.

Various control programs executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored in the program storage area. In the control program stored in the program storage area, for example, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41, an effect random value is extracted, and an effect content (effect data) is determined. An effect registration task for registration, a drawing control task for controlling the display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 11 based on the determined effect content, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp group 21, and a speaker. A program such as a voice control task for controlling sound output by 20L and 20R is included.

The data storage area includes, for example, a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing production data constituting various production contents, a storage area for storing animation data related to video creation, and sound data related to BGM and sound effects. Various storage areas such as a storage area for storing the data and a storage area for storing lamp data related to the pattern of turning on and off the light are included.

The sub-RAM 83 has a storage area for registering the determined effect content and effect data, a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 41, and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control circuit 42 includes a liquid crystal display device 11, speakers 20L, 20R, a lamp group 21, a central movable unit 105, a left movable unit 106, a right movable unit 107, and a rotating light 543. Peripheral devices such as are connected. That is, the operation of these peripheral devices is controlled by the sub-control circuit 42.

In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 86 create an image according to the animation data specified by the effect content, and the created image is the liquid crystal display device 11. Is displayed by.

Further, the sub CPU 81, the DSP 90, the audio RAM 91, the A / D converter 92, and the amplifier 93 output sounds such as BGM by the speakers 20L and 20R according to the sound data specified by the effect content. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp group 21 according to the lamp data specified by the effect content.

The sub CPU 81 and the central movable unit drive circuit 96 drive the central movable unit 105 according to the central movable unit drive data specified by the effect content. That is, the central movable unit 105 is driven when a specific effect is performed to move the movable component 309 to a position that covers a part of the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11.

Further, the sub CPU 81 and the left movable unit drive circuit 97 drive the left movable unit 106 according to the left movable unit drive data specified by the effect content. The sub CPU 81 and the right movable unit drive circuit 98 drive the right movable unit 107 according to the right movable unit drive data specified by the effect content. Further, the sub CPU 81 and the revolving light driving circuit 99 drive the revolving light 543 according to the revolving light driving data specified by the effect content.

[Data table stored in the main ROM]
Next, various data tables stored in the main ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 14.

<Design arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 9 represents an arrangement of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between the 21 symbol positions "0" to "20" and the symbols corresponding to each of these symbol positions.

The symbol position data "0" to "20" indicate the positions of the symbols arranged along the rotation direction in each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The symbol corresponding to the symbol positions "0" to "20" can be specified by referring to the symbol arrangement table using the value of the symbol counter.

In the present embodiment, "red 7", "blue 7", "yellow 7", "replay", "bell" and "watermelon" are set as the types of symbols, but the types of symbols Is not limited to this. Further, the arrangement of the symbols and the number of arranged symbols are not limited to those shown in FIG.

<Design combination table>
In the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 10, the winning operation flag and the number of payouts are associated with the combination of symbols identified by the storage area identification data represented by 3 bytes.

The winning operation flag is data assigned corresponding to a combination of unique symbols for representing a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as "winning combination"), and includes 1-byte (8-bit) data and a storage area type. I'm out. The storage area type is data for distinguishing 1-byte data. The 1-byte data includes data corresponding to a combination of a plurality of symbols. The combination of each symbol is distinguished by the storage area type and the 1-byte data.

The payout number is data indicating the number of medals to be paid out to the player corresponding to each combination of symbols. When the combination of symbols lined up along the effective line matches the "combination of symbols" in the symbol combination table, the number of medals ejected or credits driven by the hopper device 33 is counted based on the corresponding number of payouts. Credit counters are added.

In this embodiment, replays, small wins, and bonuses are defined as winning wins. When the combination of symbols related to the replay is displayed along the valid line (that is, when the replay is won), no medal is paid out, but the benefit of operating the replay is given. Further, when the combination of symbols related to the small winning combination is displayed along the valid line (that is, when the small winning combination is won), the profit of paying out medals corresponding to the above-mentioned number of payouts is given. In addition, when the combination of symbols related to the bonus is displayed along the valid line (that is, when the bonus is won), the medal is not paid out, but the benefit of operating the bonus is given.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, as a combination of symbols related to replay, a combination of symbols related to "normal lip" and a combination of symbols related to "replay 1" to "replay 6" are defined. There is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, the combination of the symbols related to the "small winning combination 1" to the "small winning combination 8" is defined as the combination of the symbols related to the small winning combination.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, the combination of the symbols related to "BB1" to "BB3" is defined as the combination of the symbols related to the bonus.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, in addition to the above, a combination of symbols related to "RT0 transition symbol 1" and "RT0 transition symbol 2" is also defined. The combination of the symbols related to the "RT0 transition symbol 1" and the "RT0 transition symbol 2" is not the combination of the symbols related to the winning (winning combination), but when the combination of these symbols is displayed along the valid line. Is a combination of symbols that triggers the transition of the RT game state to RT0, and is therefore defined by the symbol combination table.

In the present embodiment, the combination of the above-mentioned symbols is described, but the combination of symbols specified in the symbol combination table is not limited to this. Further, as long as the pachi-slot machine 1 can identify the combination of each symbol, the symbol combination table may not be provided.

<Internal lottery table>

In the plurality of internal lottery tables shown in FIG. 11, a lottery value and a data pointer for each game state are associated with the winning number. The internal lottery table is usually stored in the main ROM 52 for each set value (for example, set values 1 to 6) of the pachi-slot machine 1. However, in the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, one internal lottery table will be used for each description.

The gaming state is roughly divided into a bonus gaming state and a general gaming state (hereinafter, also referred to as "non-bonus gaming state") which is a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state. Further, in the present embodiment, the non-bonus gaming state is roughly classified into an RT0 gaming state (RT0), an RT1 gaming state (RT1), an RT2 gaming state (RT2), and an RT3 gaming state (RT3). To. These gaming states are controlled by the main control circuit 41.

In the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range "0 to 65535" are sequentially subtracted by lottery values corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the subtraction result is negative ( An internal lottery is performed by determining (whether or not a so-called "digit" has occurred).

Therefore, the larger the number defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the assigned data (that is, the data pointer) will be determined. When the number of times of the determination processing as to whether or not the subtraction result is negative exceeds the number of winning numbers, the result of the internal lottery processing becomes "missing".

The winning probability of each winning number can be expressed by "the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random number values that may be extracted (65536)". In the present embodiment, by properly using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, the types of internal winning combinations and the winning probabilities to be determined are changed, and as a result, the expectations held by the player are undulated.

The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating the internal winning combination defined by the internal winning combination determination table described later.

That is, the data pointer is data used for determining the storage area type and 1-byte data in the small winning combination / replay winning combination determination table and the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. As for the data pointer, a small winning combination / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are individually defined corresponding to each winning number.

The method of internal lottery processing is not limited to the above-mentioned method. For example, a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical range "0 to 65535" is used as a lottery value corresponding to each winning number. The internal lottery may be performed by sequentially adding and determining whether the result of the addition is a predetermined value (for example, whether the value is equal to or more than a predetermined value for each winning number).

(Normal internal lottery table)
As shown in FIG. 11A, the normal internal lottery table referred to in the general gaming state (non-bonus gaming state), which is a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state, has each winning number in the RT0 gaming state (RT0). The lottery value of is specified. When the RT game state shifts, the lottery value of the winning numbers "1" to "5" related to the lottery of the replay is changed by referring to the normal lottery value change table described later.

(Normal lottery price change table)
As shown in FIG. 11 (b), the normal lottery value change table referred to in the non-bonus gaming state is the winning number "" related to the replay lottery in the RT1 gaming state (RT1) to the RT3 gaming state (RT3). The lottery value of "1" to "5" is specified.

In the internal lottery process described later, first, it is determined whether the game state is a bonus game state or a non-bonus game state, and if it is a bonus game state, it is decided to refer to the bonus internal lottery table described later. Then, the lottery is performed based on the lottery value specified in the internal lottery table for the bonus. On the other hand, in the non-bonus gaming state, it is determined to refer to the above-mentioned normal internal lottery table, and the lottery values of the winning numbers "1" to "5" are appropriately set according to the current RT gaming state. The lottery will be performed based on the lottery value specified in the changed normal internal lottery table after the change.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the internal lottery table itself is not specified for each RT game state, and only the part where the lottery value needs to be changed is specified as the normal lottery value change table. The amount of information stored in the storage area of the main ROM 52 can be reduced. The lottery values of the winning numbers "1" to "5" in the RT0 gaming state (RT0) to the RT3 gaming state (RT3) are not limited to the values shown in FIG. For example, the lottery values of the winning numbers "1" to "5" of the RT0 gaming state (RT0) and at least one gaming state of the RT1 gaming state (RT1) to the RT3 gaming state (RT3) are the same, and the RT0 game It is also possible to configure so as not to specify the lottery value change table related to the game state which is the same as the lottery value of the winning numbers "1" to "5" of the state (RT0). In this case, while reducing the amount of information stored in the storage area of the main ROM 52, it is possible to recognize that the RT gaming states are different depending on the main CPU 51. Therefore, for example, the RT0 gaming state (RT0) and the RT0 gaming state can be recognized. Even if it is desired to make the lottery probability of "lock" different from that of the game state which is the same as the lottery value of the winning numbers "1" to "5" of the state (RT0), it is stored in the storage area of the main ROM 52. It is possible to prevent the amount of information from increasing unnecessarily.

Further, the lottery values of the winning numbers "1" to "5" of at least two of the RT1 gaming states (RT1) to the RT3 gaming states (RT3) may be the same. In this case, it can be specified that the same lottery value change table is selected in the game state where the lottery values of the winning numbers "1" to "5" are the same. In this case as well, the same effect as described above will be obtained.

(Internal lottery table for bonus)
As shown in FIG. 11 (c), the bonus internal lottery table referred to in the bonus game state defines the lottery value of each winning number in the bonus game state. In the present embodiment, the bonus game state (while operating any of "BB1" to "BB3") is always the RB game state (when RB is operating), so that the bonus internal lottery table is used. Can also be rephrased as an internal lottery table for the RB game state.

<Internal winning role determination table for small roles / replays>
In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 12A, data for identifying a combination of symbols (winning operation flag) for which winning is permitted for the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Are associated with each other.

Here, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), one internal lottery is performed by associating a plurality of combinations of symbols (winning operation flags) for which winning is permitted with one data pointer. In the process, it is possible to allow the winning of a combination of a plurality of symbols (winning operation flag). These internal lottery methods are referred to as "simultaneous winning" method and "overlapping winning" method.

In the present embodiment, a combination of one symbol (winning operation flag) for which winning is permitted can be defined as "internal winning combination", and winning is permitted for one data pointer. A combination of a plurality of symbols (winning operation flag) can be defined as an internal winning combination as one group, but in the following, the latter will be defined as an internal winning combination.

In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "0" is associated with "loss".

Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "1" indicates a "normal lip" as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols that are allowed to win a prize ( A "normal lip" is associated with the winning operation flag).

Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "2" indicates "normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5" as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. As a combination of symbols (winning operation flag), "normal lip", "replay 1", and "replay 5" are associated with each other.

Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "3" indicates "normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5" as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. As a combination of symbols (winning operation flag), "normal lip", "replay 2", and "replay 5" are associated with each other.

Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "4" indicates "normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6" as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. As a combination of symbols (winning operation flag), "normal lip", "replay 3", and "replay 6" are associated with each other.

Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "5" indicates "normal lip + replay 4 + replay 6" as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. As a combination of symbols (winning operation flag), "normal lip", "replay 4", and "replay 6" are associated with each other.

Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointers "6" to "13" indicate "small winning combination 1" to "small winning combination 8" as internal winning combinations. As a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted (winning operation flag), "small winning combination 1" to "small winning combination 8" are associated with each other.

Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "14" indicates "small winning combination 1 to 8" as the internal winning combination, and the winning pattern is permitted. As a combination of (winning operation flag), "small winning combination 1" to "small winning combination 8" are associated with each other. That is, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "14" is allowed to win all the winning combinations of the symbols related to the specified small winning combination.

<Internal winning combination decision table for bonus>
In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 12B, data for identifying the internal winning combination is associated with the bonus data pointer.

In the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer "0" is associated with "loss". Further, in the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer "1" indicates "BB1" as the internal winning combination, and as a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted (winning operation flag), " BB1 ”is associated with it.

Further, in the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer "2" indicates "BB2" as the internal winning combination, and as a combination of symbols that are allowed to win (winning operation flag), " BB2 ”is associated with it. Further, in the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer "3" indicates "BB3" as the internal winning combination, and as a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted (winning operation flag), " BB3 ”is associated with it.

Here, the internal winning combinations "BB1" to "BB3" are so-called "carry-over combinations", and when any one of "BB1" to "BB3" is determined as the internal winning combination, the corresponding symbol combination The winning will be retained until the prize is won. The state in which the winning of the carry-over role is held (carried over) is referred to as "carry-over state" or "between flags". On the other hand, if the combination of the corresponding symbols does not win in the winning unit game, the above-mentioned small winning combination and the internal winning combination related to the replay are cleared and are not carried over to the next game.

<Reel stop initial setting table>
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a reel stop initial setting table of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. In the reel initial setting table shown in FIG. 13, a reel stop control information group corresponding to a winning number is associated with each gaming state.

The reel stop control information group is used to determine the final stop symbol position of the rotating left reel 3L, middle reel 3C, and right reel 3R based on the stop operation timing and the stop operation order. It shows a set of stop control information.

For example, when the winning number "2" is won as a result of the internal lottery and "normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5" is determined as the internal winning combination indicated by the corresponding small winning combination / replay data pointer "2". Is set to "reel stop control information group 2".

Here, in the "reel stop control information group 2", as shown in FIG. 15 described later, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, it is more than "normal lip" or "replay 1". When the stop control information and the first stop operation, in which "Replay 5" is given priority, are performed on the middle reel 3C, "Replay 1" has priority over "Normal rip" and "Replay 5". When the stop control information and the first stop operation to be won are performed on the right reel 3R, the "normal lip" is given priority over the "replay 1" and "replay 5". The stop control information to be different is included, and the most appropriate stop control information from the reel stop control information group is selected according to which reel is first stopped (the first stop operation is performed). It is selected, and stop control is performed according to the selected stop control information.

The stop control information included in the reel stop control information group is a stop position (that is, a symbol position that actually stops) with respect to a stop operation position (that is, a symbol position that is in a predetermined position when the stop button is operated). Can be directly determined (that is, information that defines how many sliding pieces are to be set) or indirectly (that is, the most appropriate sliding piece within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces). It may be information that defines conditions for searching a number).

Further, in FIG. 13, the description of the reel stop control information group in the carry-over state (between the flags) is omitted, but in the case of the carry-over state (between the flags), the dedicated reel stop control information is omitted. A group may be set, and only when "missing" (small role / replay data pointer is "0"), the type of bonus carried over instead of the reel stop control information group 0 (BB1) The reel stop control information group for the carry-over state (between the flags) according to any of 3) may be set. In the present embodiment, when the bonus and the replay are duplicated, the replay is configured to win the prize preferentially, and when the bonus and the small winning combination are won, the small winning combination is given priority. Since it is configured in this way, the player does not suffer any particular disadvantage even if it is configured in this way.

<ART lottery table lottery table>
As shown in (a) of FIG. 14, the ART lottery use table The lottery table uses the ART lottery table for high probability described later, or the low ART lottery table described later, depending on the set value (set values 1 to 6). It specifies the lottery value as to whether to use the ART lottery table for probability.

In the present embodiment, a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical range "0 to 65535" is subtracted by a lottery value corresponding to each set value, and whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative (so-called). It is decided to use the ART lottery table for high probability if the judgment result is negative, and if the judgment result is positive, it is decided to use the ART lottery table for high probability. It is decided not to use the ART lottery table for high probability (use the ART lottery table for low probability).

For example, if the set value is "set value 2" and the extracted ART lottery table lottery table random number value (an example of random number value 2) is "10000", then "10000" to "13000" It is subtracted to a negative value, and it is decided to use the ART lottery table for high probability. On the other hand, if the extracted ART lottery table lottery table random number value (an example of random number value 2) is "30000", "13000" is subtracted from "30000" and becomes a positive value, which is an ART for low probability. It is decided to use the lottery table. Here, the higher the set value, the higher the probability that it is decided to use the ART lottery table for high probability.

The element (parameter) specified in the ART lottery use table lottery table is not limited to the set value, and other elements can also be specified. For example, among the internal winning combinations, a plurality of specific internal winning combinations (for example, 6 types) in which the ART lottery will be performed are provided, and the lottery value is similarly defined for each of the plurality of specific internal winning combinations. You may do so. However, in this case, the plurality of specific internal winning combinations may be configured so that the winning probability does not differ between the set values (set values 1 to 6). That is, for the specific internal winning combination used for the ART lottery (in this case, the lottery whether or not to use the ART lottery table for high probability), the soundness of the game is improved so that there is no setting difference. It is also possible to improve it further.

<ART lottery table>
As shown in FIG. 14 (b), the ART lottery table is divided into an ART lottery table for high probability and an ART lottery table for low probability, and each of them has a winning number determined by an internal lottery (winning number "1"). ”To“ 16 ”), the lottery value of the ART lottery is specified.

In the present embodiment, a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical range "0 to 65535" is subtracted by a lottery value corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the subtraction result is negative (so-called). The ART lottery is performed by determining (whether or not "digits" have occurred).

For example, when it is decided to use the ART lottery table for low probability and the winning number is "6", the extracted random number value for the ART lottery table (an example of the random number value 3) is "1000". For example, "700" is subtracted from "1000" to obtain a positive value, and ART non-winning is determined. On the other hand, when it is decided to use the ART lottery table for high probability and the winning number is "6", the extracted random number value for the ART lottery table (an example of the random number value 3) is "1000". For example, "2100" is subtracted from "1000" to give a negative value, and the ART winning is determined. Here, the ART lottery table for high probability is configured so that the ART winning probability is higher than that of the ART lottery table for low probability.

The ART lottery table of the present embodiment is composed of two tables, an ART lottery table for high probability and an ART lottery table for low probability, but the present invention is not limited to this mode, and three or more tables are used. It may consist of a table.

Further, as described above, a plurality of specific internal winning combinations (for example, 5 types) in which an ART lottery (in this case, a lottery for whether or not to execute ART) will be performed are provided, and the plurality of specific winning combinations are provided. Similarly, the lottery value may be specified for each internal winning combination.

<ART additional lottery table lottery table>
As shown in FIG. 14 (c), the ART additional lottery table used for the ART addition lottery table uses the ART additional lottery table for high probability described later, or the ART additional lottery table described later, depending on the set value (set values 1 to 6). The lottery value is stipulated as to whether to use the ART additional lottery use table for low probability.

In the present embodiment, a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical range "0 to 65535" is subtracted by a lottery value corresponding to each set value, and whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative (so-called). Whether or not "digits" have occurred) is judged, and if the judgment result is negative, it is decided to use the ART addition lottery table for high probability, and if the judgment result is positive, it is decided. , It is decided not to use the ART addition lottery table for high probability (use the ART addition lottery table for low probability).

For example, when the set value is "set value 2" and the extracted ART addition lottery table for the lottery table (an example of random number value 2) is "10000", "10000" to "13000". Is subtracted and becomes a negative value, and it is decided to use the ART additional lottery table for high probability. On the other hand, if the extracted ART additional lottery table lottery table random number value (an example of random number value 2) is "30000", "13000" is subtracted from "30000" to become a positive value, which is for low probability. It is decided to use the ART addition lottery table. Here, the higher the set value, the higher the probability that it will be decided to use the ART additional lottery table for high probability.

Further, as described above, there are a plurality of specific internal winning combinations (for example, 6 types) in which an ART lottery (in this case, a lottery as to whether or not to use an ART additional lottery table for high probability) is performed. The lottery value may be similarly specified for each of the plurality of specific internal winning combinations.

<ART addition lottery table>
As shown in (d) of FIG. 14, the ART additional lottery table is divided into an ART additional lottery table for low probability and an ART additional lottery table for high probability, and each of them has a winning number (winning) determined by an internal lottery. The lottery value of the ART additional lottery is defined according to the numbers "1" to "16").

In the present embodiment, a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical range "0 to 65535" is subtracted by a lottery value corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the subtraction result is negative (so-called). By determining whether or not "digits" have occurred), the ART addition lottery is performed.

For example, when it is decided to use the ART addition lottery table for low probability and the winning number is "6", the extracted ART addition lottery table random number value (an example of random number value 3) is "1000". If so, "700" is subtracted from "1000" to obtain a positive value, and ART addition non-winning is determined. On the other hand, when it is decided to use the ART addition lottery table for high probability and the winning number is "6", the extracted ART addition lottery table random number value (an example of random number value 3) is "1000". If so, "2100" is subtracted from "1000" to obtain a negative value, and the ART addition winning is determined. Here, the ART addition lottery table for high probability is configured so that the ART addition winning probability is higher than that of the ART addition lottery table for low probability.

The ART additional lottery table of the present embodiment is composed of two tables, an ART additional lottery table for high probability and an ART additional lottery table for low probability, but the present invention is not limited to this mode. It may consist of one or more tables.

Further, as described above, a plurality of specific internal winning combinations (for example, 5 types) for which the ART lottery (in this case, a lottery as to whether or not to execute the ART addition) will be performed are provided, and the plurality of identifications are specified. Similarly, the lottery value may be specified for each internal winning combination of.

<Lock lottery table at the time of winning ART addition>
As shown in FIG. 14 (e), the lock lottery table at the time of winning the ART addition defines the lottery value of each lock (“Lock 1” to “Lock 3”) at the time of winning the ART addition.

For example, in "lock 1", the time for the lock control means to drive the lock execution means is 5 seconds (the time for the progress of the game to be stopped is 5 seconds), and in "lock 2", the lock control means is the lock execution means. The time for driving the lock control means is 10 seconds (the time for stopping the progress of the game is 10 seconds), and the time for the lock control means to drive the lock execution means is 15 seconds (the progress of the game is stopped). The time is 15 seconds).

In the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range "0 to 255" are sequentially subtracted by lottery values, and whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative (so-called "digits") is determined. By determining (whether or not it has occurred), a lottery is performed as to which lock is to be performed.

For example, if the extracted ART addition win-win lock lottery table random number value (an example of random number value 4) is "15", "32" is subtracted from "15" to become a negative value, and "Lock 3". Is decided to lock. On the other hand, if the random number value for the lock lottery table at the time of winning the ART addition (an example of the random number value 4) is "50", "32" is subtracted from "50", and further for the lock lottery table at the time of the ART addition after subtraction. "96" is subtracted from the random number value "18" to become a negative value, and it is determined to lock "lock 2". Further, if the random number value for the lock lottery table at the time of winning the ART addition (an example of the random number value 4) is "200", "32" is subtracted from "200", and the lock lottery table at the time of the ART addition after the subtraction is changed. "96" is subtracted from the numerical value "168", and "128" is subtracted from the random value "72" for the lock lottery table when the subtraction is added to the ART, and the value becomes negative, and "Lock 1" is locked. Is decided.

<Reel production lottery table at the time of winning ART addition>
As shown in FIG. 14 (f), the lottery table for the reel effect at the time of winning the ART addition sets the lottery value of each reel effect (“none”, “reel effect 1” and “reel effect 2”) at the time of winning the ART addition. It stipulates.

For example, "None" means that the reel effect is not executed, "Reel effect 1" means that all reels 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate once in the direction opposite to the rotation direction of the reels, and "Reel effect 2" means It is assumed that all reels 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate twice in the direction opposite to the reel rotation direction.

In the present embodiment, a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical value range "0 to 255" is subtracted by a lottery value, and whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative (so-called "digits" occurs). By determining (whether or not), a lottery is performed as to which reel effect is to be produced.

For example, if the extracted ART additional winning reel effect lottery table random number value (an example of a random number value 5) is "15", "32" is subtracted from "15" and becomes a negative value, resulting in a "reel effect". It is decided to perform the reel production of "2". On the other hand, if the random number value for the reel effect lottery table at the time of winning the ART addition (an example of the random number value 5) is "50", "32" is subtracted from "50", and the reel effect lottery at the time of the ART addition after the subtraction is further subtracted. "96" is subtracted from the table random number value "18" to become a negative value, and it is determined that the reel effect of "reel effect 1" is performed. Further, if the random number value for the reel effect lottery table at the time of winning the ART addition (an example of the random number value 5) is "200", "32" is subtracted from "200", and the reel effect lottery table at the time of the ART addition after subtraction is subtracted. "96" is subtracted from the random number value "168", and "128" is subtracted from the random number value "72" for the lottery table when the subtracted ART is added to the reel effect, and the reel effect is not performed. Is decided.

<Additional ART game number lottery table at the time of winning>
As shown in FIG. 14 (g), the number of additional ART games at the time of winning the additional ART The lottery table has the number of additional ART games (“10”, “20”” based on the combination of the lock type and the reel effect type. , "50" and "100") are specified as lottery values.

In the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range "0 to 255" are sequentially subtracted by lottery values, and whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative (so-called "digits") is determined. By determining whether or not it has occurred, the number of additional games for ART is drawn.

For example, when it is decided to lock "Lock 1" and it is decided to perform the reel effect of "Reel effect 1", the number of ART games added at the time of winning the extracted ART addition Random value for the lottery table ( If the random number value 6) is "2", "4" is subtracted from "2" to become a negative value, and the number of additional ART games is determined to be "100". On the other hand, when it is decided to lock "Lock 1" and it is decided to perform the reel effect of "Reel effect 1", the number of ART games added at the time of winning the extracted ART addition Random value for the lottery table ( If the random number value 6) is "5", "4" is subtracted from "5", and the subtracted ART is added at the time of winning. The number of ART games is added. The random number values "1" to "4" for the lottery table are It is subtracted and becomes a negative value, and the number of additional ART games is determined to be "50". In addition, when it is decided to lock "Lock 1" and it is decided to perform the reel effect of "Reel effect 1", the number of ART games added at the time of winning the extracted ART addition Random value for the lottery table ( If the random number value 6) is "10", "4" is subtracted from "10", and the number of ART games added at the time of winning after the subtraction. The random number value "6" for the lottery table is subtracted from "4". Then, after subtraction, the number of additional ART games added at the time of winning is subtracted from the random number value "2" for the lottery table, "4" becomes a negative value, and the number of additional ART games is determined to be "20". In addition, when it is decided to lock "Lock 1" and it is decided to perform the reel effect of "Reel effect 1", the number of ART games added at the time of winning the extracted ART is a random number value for the lottery table ( If the random number value 6) is "100", "4" is subtracted from "100", and the number of ART games added at the time of winning after the subtraction. The random number value "96" for the lottery table is subtracted from "4". The number of ART games added at the time of winning after subtraction "4" is subtracted from the random number value "92" for the lottery table, and the number of ART games added at the time of winning after subtraction is added from the random number value "88" for the lottery table. "244" is subtracted to become a negative value, and the number of additional ART games is determined to be "10". Here, the lower the probability of locking, the higher the probability of winning the number of additional ART games with a large number of games, and the lower the probability of reel production, the higher the probability of winning the number of additional ART games with a large number of games. It is configured as follows.

[Correspondence between internal winning combination and stop operation order, etc.]
Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the correspondence between the internal winning combination and the stop operation order in the pachislot machine 1 will be described. In this embodiment, as an example, a case where the stop operation order is three choices (whether the first stop operation is the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, or the right reel 3R) will be described. Not limited to this, a maximum of 6 options (whether the first stop operation is the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, or the right reel 3R, and the second stop operation is stopped by the first stop operation. It can be set appropriately within the range of which reel was used, excluding the operated reel.

As shown in FIG. 13, as a result of the internal lottery, when the winning number "1" is won and the "normal lip" is determined as the internal winning combination indicated by the corresponding small winning combination / replay data pointer "1". Is set to "reel stop control information group 1". Then, as shown in FIG. 15, when the stop control is performed based on the "reel stop control information group 1", the "normal lip" wins regardless of which reel the first stop reel is. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, as a result of the internal lottery, the winning number "2" is won, and the internal winning combination indicated by the corresponding small winning combination / replay data pointer "2" is "normal lip + replay 1 + replay". When "5" is determined, "reel stop control information group 2" is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 15, when stop control is performed based on the "reel stop control information group 2", when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, "replay 5" wins a prize, and the first If the 1-stop reel is the middle reel 3C, "Replay 1" will win, and if the 1st stop reel is the right reel 3R, the "normal lip" will win.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, as a result of the internal lottery, the winning number "3" is won, and the internal winning combination indicated by the corresponding small winning combination / replay data pointer "3" is "normal rip + replay 2 + replay". When "5" is determined, "reel stop control information group 3" is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 15, when stop control is performed based on the "reel stop control information group 3", when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, "replay 5" wins a prize, and the first If the 1-stop reel is the middle reel 3C, the "normal lip" will win, and if the 1st stop reel is the right reel 3R, the "replay 2" will win.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, as a result of the internal lottery, the winning number "4" is won, and the internal winning combination indicated by the corresponding small winning combination / replay data pointer "4" is "normal rip + replay 3 + replay". When "6" is determined, "reel stop control information group 4" is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 15, when stop control is performed based on the "reel stop control information group 4", when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, "replay 6" wins a prize, and the first If the 1-stop reel is the middle reel 3C, the "replay 3" will win, and if the 1st stop reel is the right reel 3R, the "normal lip" will win.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, as a result of the internal lottery, the winning number "5" is won, and the internal winning combination indicated by the corresponding small winning combination / replay data pointer "5" is "normal rip + replay 4 + replay". When "6" is determined, "reel stop control information group 5" is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 15, when stop control is performed based on the "reel stop control information group 5", when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, "replay 6" wins a prize, and the first If the 1-stop reel is the middle reel 3C, the "normal lip" will win, and if the 1st stop reel is the right reel 3R, the "replay 4" will win.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, as a result of the internal lottery, the winning number "6" is won, and "small winning combination 1" is determined as the internal winning combination indicated by the corresponding small winning combination / replay data pointer "6". If so, the "reel stop control information group 6" is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 15, when the stop control is performed based on the "reel stop control information group 6", the "small winning combination 1" wins regardless of which reel the first stop reel is. Become.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, as a result of the internal lottery, the winning number "7" is won, and "small winning combination 2" is determined as the internal winning combination indicated by the corresponding small winning combination / replay data pointer "7". If so, the "reel stop control information group 7" is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 15, when the stop control is performed based on the "reel stop control information group 7", the symbol "red 7" is displayed on the middle reel 3C regardless of which reel the first stop reel is. If the stop operation is performed at the correct answer position of, "Small role 2" will win a prize. On the other hand, in the middle reel 3C, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol "red 7" (that is, when the "small winning combination 2" is missed), the "RT0 transition symbol 1" is displayed. It will be displayed.

The correct answer position means a stop operation position in which symbols constituting a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed on the effective line within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces. For example, when the maximum number of sliding pieces is 4 pieces (for 4 symbols) and the middle region of the middle reel 3C is the symbol display area constituting the winning line, the symbol position data "17" and "18" of the middle reel 3C , "19", "20" and "0" are the correct answer positions where the symbol "red 7" with reference to the middle region of the middle reel 3C can be displayed. The same applies to the correct position of the symbol "blue 7" and the symbol "yellow 7" on the middle reel 3C, and the correct position of the symbol "red 7", the symbol "blue 7" and the symbol "yellow 7" on the right reel 3R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, as a result of the internal lottery, the winning number "8" is won, and "small winning combination 3" is determined as the internal winning combination indicated by the corresponding small winning combination / replay data pointer "8". If so, the "reel stop control information group 8" is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 15, when the stop control is performed based on the "reel stop control information group 8", the symbol "blue 7" is displayed on the middle reel 3C regardless of which reel the first stop reel is. If the stop operation is performed at the correct answer position of, "small winning combination 3" will be won. On the other hand, in the middle reel 3C, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol "blue 7" (that is, when the "small winning combination 3" is missed), the "RT0 transition symbol 1" is displayed. It will be displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, as a result of the internal lottery, the winning number "9" is won, and "small winning combination 4" is determined as the internal winning combination indicated by the corresponding small winning combination / replay data pointer "9". If so, the "reel stop control information group 9" is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 15, when the stop control is performed based on the "reel stop control information group 9", the symbol "yellow 7" is displayed on the middle reel 3C regardless of which reel the first stop reel is. If the stop operation is performed at the correct answer position of, "small winning combination 4" will win a prize. On the other hand, in the middle reel 3C, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol "yellow 7" (that is, when the "small winning combination 4" is missed), the "RT0 transition symbol 1" is displayed. It will be displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, as a result of the internal lottery, the winning number "10" is won, and "small winning combination 5" is determined as the internal winning combination indicated by the corresponding small winning combination / replay data pointer "10". If so, the "reel stop control information group 10" is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 15, when the stop control is performed based on the "reel stop control information group 10", the symbol "red 7" is displayed on the right reel 3R regardless of which reel the first stop reel is. If the stop operation is performed at the correct answer position of, "small winning combination 5" will be won. On the other hand, in the right reel 3R, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol "red 7" (that is, when the "small winning combination 5" is missed), the "RT0 transition symbol 2" is displayed. It will be displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, as a result of the internal lottery, the winning number "11" is won, and "small winning combination 6" is determined as the internal winning combination indicated by the corresponding small winning combination / replay data pointer "11". If so, the "reel stop control information group 11" is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 15, when the stop control is performed based on the "reel stop control information group 11", the symbol "blue 7" is displayed on the right reel 3R regardless of which reel the first stop reel is. If the stop operation is performed at the correct answer position of, "small winning combination 6" will be won. On the other hand, in the right reel 3R, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol "blue 7" (that is, when the "small winning combination 6" is missed), the "RT0 transition symbol 2" is displayed. It will be displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, as a result of the internal lottery, the winning number "12" is won, and "small winning combination 7" is determined as the internal winning combination indicated by the corresponding small winning combination / replay data pointer "12". If so, the "reel stop control information group 12" is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 15, when the stop control is performed based on the "reel stop control information group 12", the symbol "yellow 7" is displayed on the right reel 3R regardless of which reel the first stop reel is. If the stop operation is performed at the correct answer position of, "small winning combination 7" will be won. On the other hand, in the right reel 3R, when the stop operation is not performed at the correct position of the symbol "yellow 7" (that is, when the "small winning combination 7" is missed), the "RT0 transition symbol 2" is displayed. It will be displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, as a result of the internal lottery, the winning number "13" is won, and "small winning combination 8" is determined as the internal winning combination indicated by the corresponding small winning combination / replay data pointer "13". If so, the "reel stop control information group 13" is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 15, when the stop control is performed based on the "reel stop control information group 13", the "small winning combination 8" wins regardless of which reel the first stop reel is. Become. As a result of the internal lottery, even when the winning numbers "14" to "16" are won, "small winning combination 8" is determined as the internal winning combination indicated by the corresponding small winning combination / replay data pointer "13". However, as described above, since the stop control is performed so that the "small winning combination 8" is given priority over the "BB1" to "BB3", the "small winning combination 8" is also won independently in this case. The same stop control as at the time will be performed.

In the present embodiment, the "normal rip" and "replay 1" to "replay" indicated by the small winning combination / replay data pointers "2" to "5" corresponding to the winning numbers "2" to "5" are used. The internal winning combination according to "6" is configured so that the winning combination differs depending on the stop operation order, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in any of the reels, the winning combination may be different depending on whether or not the stop operation is performed at the correct answer position.

Further, in the present embodiment, the small winning combination / replay data pointers "7" to "12" corresponding to the winning numbers "7" to "12" are used as "small winning combination 2" to "small winning combination 7". Regarding the internal winning combination, the winning combination is configured to be different based on whether or not the stop operation is performed at the correct answer position on the predetermined reel, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the winning combination may be different depending on the stop operation order.

That is, for a specific combination, the combination of symbols to be won (displayed) is different according to the stop operation procedure (stop operation order and stop operation timing), and the combination is given to the player depending on whether or not the stop operation procedure is notified. Any method that can have different interests shall be applicable to the present invention.

[Transition of RT game state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the transition of the RT gaming state in the pachislot machine 1 will be described. FIG. 16A is a diagram showing a transition flow of the RT gaming state of the pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 16B is a diagram showing the RT gaming state of the pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the transition condition. In the present embodiment, as an example, a case where there are four RT gaming states (RT0 gaming state (RT0) to RT3 gaming state (RT3)) will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this.

As shown in FIG. 16, the RT0 gaming state (RT0) shifts to the RT1 gaming state (RT1) depending on the winning of "Replay 1" or "Replay 2" (establishment of transition condition 1), and the RT1 gaming state (RT1) ) To the RT2 gaming state (RT2) by winning a prize in "Replay 3" or "Replay 4" (establishment of transition condition 2). Here, as shown in FIG. 11, the RT0 gaming state (RT0) has a relatively low winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the replay, and the RT2 gaming state (RT2) has a relatively low winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the replay. The role is high. That is, the RT0 gaming state (RT0) is an RT gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player, and the RT2 gaming state (RT2) is an RT gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

Further, in the RT1 gaming state (RT1), the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the replay is higher than that in the RT0 gaming state (RT0), but the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the replay is lower than in the RT2 gaming state (RT2). .. In that sense, the RT1 gaming state (RT1) can be said to be an RT gaming state that is still disadvantageous to the player, but the small winning combination / replay data pointer "4" or the corresponding to the winning number "4" or "5" Since the internal winning combination including the "replay 3" or "replay 4" shown in "5" is drawn (see FIG. 11), it can be said that the game is in the preparation state of the RT2 gaming state (RT2). It is an advantageous RT game state for the person.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, when "Replay 5" or "Replay 6" wins a prize, or "RT0 transition symbol 1" or "RT0 transition symbol 2" is displayed (transition condition 3 is satisfied), RT1 It shifts from the gaming state (RT1) or RT2 gaming state (RT2) to the RT0 gaming state (RT0). That is, even if the player is in the RT1 gaming state (RT1) or the RT2 gaming state (RT2), which is advantageous to the player, if he wins the "Replay 5" or "Replay 6", or "Small role 2" to " If the "small role 7" is missed (see FIG. 15), the player will shift (fall) to the RT gaming state (RT0), which is disadvantageous to the player.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, when the bonus (any of "BB1" to "BB3") is determined as the internal winning combination (transition condition 4 is satisfied), the RT0 gaming state (RT0) and the RT1 gaming state (RT0) The transition from the RT1) or RT2 gaming state (RT2) to the RT3 gaming state (RT3).

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, when a bonus (any of "BB1" to "BB3") is won (transition condition 5 is satisfied), the RT3 gaming state (RT3) is changed to the bonus gaming state ("BB1" to "BB1"). (Operation of any of "BB3").

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, when the bonus game state (operation of any of "BB1" to "BB3") is completed (transition condition 6 is satisfied), the system shifts to RT0. Further, although not shown, when the set value is changed, the process shifts to RT0. In that sense, RT0 can be said to be in the initial RT gaming state.

[Flow of pachislot machine games]
Next, the flow of the game of the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a schematic view showing the flow of the game of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment.

First, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, there are a bonus game state (during the bonus) and a non-bonus game state which is a game state other than the bonus game state as a state in which the player plays a game. As described above, the non-bonus gaming state is roughly classified into an RT0 gaming state (RT0), an RT1 gaming state (RT1), an RT2 gaming state (RT2), and an RT3 gaming state (RT3). Further, in the present embodiment, the non-bonus gaming state is during ART (advantageous gaming state) that notifies the order of stop operations for winning the internal winning combination that maintains the RT2 gaming state (RT2) that is advantageous to the player. It is roughly divided into a normal state (normal game state), which is a non-bonus game state that is relatively disadvantageous compared to the ART state, and an ART preparation state, which is a preparation state for shifting from the normal state to the ART state. These gaming states are controlled by the main control circuit 41.

In addition, during normal times, it is possible to distinguish between a state in which the player has not won the ART (during the non-winning of the ART) and a state in which the player has won the ART (during the winning of the ART).

When playing a game on the pachislot machine 1, the player normally starts the game from the normal ART non-winning, and when the player wins the ART during the normal ART non-winning, the procedure of the stop operation is notified. Then, when the transition is made during the preparation for ART and the transition is made during the preparation for ART, the procedure of the stop operation is notified and the transition is made during ART.

Specifically, in the normal RT0 gaming state (RT0), the ART is won, and when the ART is winning, it is indicated by the small winning combination / replay data pointer "2" corresponding to the winning number "2". When the internal winning combination related to "normal rip + replay 1 + replay 5" is determined, the stop operation order in which "replay 1" will be won (the first stop operation of the middle reel 3C should be performed) is notified. When the internal winning combination related to "normal lip + replay 2 + replay 5" indicated by the small winning combination / replay data pointer "3" corresponding to the winning number "3" is determined, "replay 2" will win a prize. The stop operation sequence (that the right reel 3R should be first stopped) is notified. If you win "Replay 1" or "Replay 2", you will shift from normal to ART preparation, and from RT0 gaming state (RT0) to RT1 gaming state (RT1), and the small corresponding to the winning number "4". When the internal winning combination related to "normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6" indicated by the combination / replay data pointer "4" is determined, the stop operation order (middle reel 3C) in which "replay 3" is awarded is determined. The first stop operation should be performed) is notified, and the internal winning combination related to "normal rip + replay 4 + replay 6" indicated by the small winning combination / replay data pointer "5" corresponding to the winning number "5" is determined. Then, the stop operation order (that the right reel 3R should be first stopped) that the "Replay 4" will win is notified. When "Replay 3" or "Replay 4" is won, the game shifts from ART preparation to ART, and from RT1 gaming state (RT1) to RT2 gaming state (RT2).

ART starts when a prize is won in "Replay 3" or "Replay 4" during preparation for ART (that is, during ART), and ends when a predetermined number of ART games (for example, 50 games) are exhausted. After the end of ART, the stop operation order is not notified, and "Replay 5" or "Replay 6" is won, or "RT0 transition symbol 1" or "RT0 transition symbol 2" is displayed during ART to normal. At the same time as the transition, the RT2 gaming state (RT2) shifts to the RT0 gaming state (RT0).

Here, during ART, when the internal winning combination related to the replay is determined, the stop operation is performed so as not to shift (fall) to the RT0 gaming state (RT0) ("Replay 5" or "Replay 6" does not win). (Stop operation sequence) is notified, and when the internal winning combination related to the small combination is determined, the state does not shift (fall) to the RT0 gaming state (RT0) ("RT0 transition symbol 1" or "RT0 transition". The procedure of the stop operation (type of symbol to be pressed) is notified so that "symbol 2" is not displayed). As a result, during ART, the operation of the replay time (RT2 gaming state (RT2)) is maintained, and the winning probability of the small winning combination (particularly, small winning combination 2 to 7) is dramatically improved. The player can receive more medals. In this way, the ART constitutes an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

In addition, during normal times, a bonus (any of "BB1" to "BB3") is determined as an internal winning combination, and when the winning bonus is won, any of the bonus game states ("BB1" to "BB3"). When the bonus game state (operation of any of "BB1" to "BB3") is completed, the operation shifts to normal.

On the other hand, during the preparation for ART or during ART, a bonus (any of "BB1" to "BB3") is determined as an internal winning combination, and when the winning bonus is won, the bonus game state ("BB1" to "BB3") When the bonus game state (one of the "BB1" to "BB3" operations) is completed after shifting to any of the "BB3" operations), the game shifts to ART preparation and the bonus ("BB1" to "BB3") The procedure of the stop operation is notified so that any of the) returns to the state when it was determined as the internal bonus.

Specifically, when a bonus (any of "BB1" to "BB3") is determined as an internal winning combination during ART and the bonus game state related to the bonus ends, the bonus game state is being prepared for ART. At the same time as the transition, the transition to the RT0 gaming state (RT0) is performed. Then, when the internal winning combination related to "normal rip + replay 1 + replay 5" indicated by the small winning combination / replay data pointer "2" corresponding to the winning number "2" is determined, "replay 1" wins a prize. Notifies the stop operation order (that the middle reel 3C should be the first stop operation), and indicates the "normal lip + replay 2+" indicated by the small winning combination / replay data pointer "3" corresponding to the winning number "3". When the internal winning combination related to "Replay 5" is determined, the stop operation order in which "Replay 2" is to be won (the right reel 3R should be first stopped) is notified. When "Replay 1" or "Replay 2" is won, the game shifts from the RT0 gaming state (RT0) to the RT1 gaming state (RT1), and is indicated by the small winning combination / replay data pointer "4" corresponding to the winning number "4". When the internal winning combination related to "normal rip + replay 3 + replay 6" is determined, the stop operation order in which "replay 3" will be won (the first stop operation of the middle reel 3C should be performed) is notified. , When the internal winning combination related to "normal rip + replay 4 + replay 6" indicated by the small winning combination / replay data pointer "5" corresponding to the winning number "5" is determined, "replay 4" will win a prize. The stop operation order (that the right reel 3R should be first stopped) is notified. When "Replay 3" or "Replay 4" is won, the game shifts from ART preparation to ART, and also shifts from RT1 gaming state (RT1) to RT2 gaming state (RT2), and returns to ART.

In addition, when a bonus (any of "BB1" to "BB3") is determined as an internal winning combination during ART preparation and the bonus game state related to the bonus ends, the bonus game state shifts to ART preparation. At the same time, it shifts to the RT0 gaming state (RT0). Then, when the internal winning combination related to "normal rip + replay 1 + replay 5" indicated by the small winning combination / replay data pointer "2" corresponding to the winning number "2" is determined, "replay 1" wins a prize. Notifies the stop operation order (that the middle reel 3C should be the first stop operation), and indicates the "normal lip + replay 2+" indicated by the small winning combination / replay data pointer "3" corresponding to the winning number "3". When the internal winning combination related to "Replay 5" is determined, the stop operation order in which "Replay 2" is to be won (the right reel 3R should be first stopped) is notified. When "Replay 1" or "Replay 2" is won, the state shifts from the RT0 gaming state (RT0) to the RT1 gaming state (RT1), and is restored during ART preparation.

It should be noted that the mode for returning the game-playing state when the bonus game state ends is not limited to this. For example, regarding ART, a bonus (any of "BB1" to "BB3") is determined as an internal winning combination in any of the states of winning ART, preparing for ART, or during ART, and a bonus game related to the bonus. When the state is finished, the ART winning may be set uniformly.

In addition, when a bonus (any of "BB1" to "BB3") is determined as an internal winning combination during ART and the game is returned during ART again, the number of ART games may be returned as it is. 50 games may be set in, or 50 games may be added to the number of ART games when the bonus (any of "BB1" to "BB3") is determined as the internal winning combination to return. Good.

[Main control processing]
Next, various processes executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 21. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the main control process of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This main control process is started when the power is turned on to the pachislot machine 1.

<Main control processing>
First, when the power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 51 executes the power-on processing (S10). In this power-on processing, it is determined whether the backup is normal and whether the setting change (that is, the setting process for changing / confirming the set value) is properly performed, and the initialization process is executed according to the judgment result. Will be done.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the initialization process at the end of one game (one unit game) (S11). In this initialization process, for example, a storage area designated in advance to be initialized at the end of one game is initialized. By this initialization process, the information related to the internal winning combination other than the carry-over combination stored in the main RAM 53 is cleared.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the medal acceptance / start check process (S12). In this medal reception / start check process, a process of detecting medals inserted by the player, a process of determining whether the number of medals required to start the game (including re-game) has been inserted, and a start operation Is executed.

Next, the main CPU 51 extracts a necessary random number value and stores it in the random number value storage area allocated to the main RAM 53 (S13). Here, the random number value includes a value used for internal lottery processing (random number value 1), a value used for ART-related processing (random number value 2 to 6), and the like.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the internal lottery process (S14). In this internal lottery process, the internal winning combination is determined using the internal lottery table or the like (see FIG. 11) or the internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 12).

Next, the main CPU 51 executes ART-related processing (S15). In this ART-related processing, the ART lottery use table lottery table and the ART lottery table are used to determine whether or not the ART has been won (the ART lottery process is executed), and the ART addition lottery use table lottery table and the ART addition lottery table are used. Is used to determine whether or not the player has won the ART addition (execute the ART addition lottery process), the ART addition win lock lottery table, the ART addition win reel production lottery table, and the ART addition win number addition ART game number lottery. Using the table, the number of ART addition games at the time of winning the ART addition is determined (the ART addition game number lottery process is executed). The ART-related processing will be described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the reel stop initial setting process (S16). In this reel stop initial setting process, the reel stop control information group is determined using the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 13). That is, the stop control information of each reel is stored in the main RAM 53 based on the result of the internal lottery process (internal winning combination).

Next, the main CPU 51 generates and stores a start command to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 (S17). In this process, the main CPU 51 stores the start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 53. The start command includes information such as a game state and an internal winning combination, and information determined by ART-related processing, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42 in the command transmission processing of the interrupt processing described later. As a result, the sub-control circuit 42 can produce an effect according to the start operation.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the wait process (S18). In this wait process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the previous game (the start of the previous unit game), and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the predetermined time has elapsed. The waiting time to wait until is exhausted. The predetermined time in this wait process, that is, the wait time is set to, for example, 4.1 seconds from the start of the previous unit game.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the main-side effect execution process (S19). By this main side effect execution process, the lock and reel effect are executed according to the type of lock and the type of reel effect determined in the ART-related process of S15.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes a reel rotation start process for rotating all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (S20). In this reel rotation start processing, a rotation start request for each reel is made.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the reel stop control process (S21). In this reel stop control process, a process of detecting a stop operation and a process of performing stop control of each reel based on the stop control information are executed, and a rotation stop request of each reel is performed.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the winning search process (S22). In this winning search process, after all reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the symbol combination displayed on the valid line is collated with the symbol combination table (see FIG. 10), and the symbol displayed on the valid line is collated. Combinations are identified.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes a medal payout process for paying out medals (number of payouts) to be paid out based on the result of the winning search process (S23). In this medal payout process, the hopper drive circuit 65 is controlled and the number of credits is updated based on the number of payouts.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the game state control process (S24). In this game state control process, a process of controlling the start and end of the bonus game state, a process of controlling the transition of the RT game state, and a process of controlling the operation of the re-game are executed.

Specifically, based on winning a bonus (“BB1” to “BB3”), the bonus game state is started, and the upper limit of the number of payouts, which is the end condition of the bonus game state (for example, 300). To set. In addition, it is controlled so that it is always in the RB game state during the bonus game state. Further, in the bonus game state, when the number of medals exceeding the upper limit of the number of payouts is paid out, the bonus game state is terminated and the RB game state is terminated.

Further, when the transition condition of the RT gaming state shown in FIG. 16 is satisfied, the control of shifting to the RT gaming state according to the transition condition is executed. In addition, when the replay is won, the control for operating the replay is executed in the next game. The game state control process will be described later.

<ART related processing>
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing ART-related processing of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is in the bonus game state (during the bonus) (S30). When the main CPU 51 determines in S30 that the game is in the bonus game state (during the bonus), the ART-related processing is terminated and the process returns to S16 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined in S30 that the main CPU 51 is not in the bonus gaming state (during the bonus), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is in the ART (S31).

When the main CPU 51 determines in S31 that it is in ART, the main CPU 51 stores the instruction information during ART in the main RAM 53 according to the internal winning combination (S32).

Here, the instruction information during ART is used when the internal winning combination related to the "normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5" indicated by the small winning combination / replay data pointer "2" corresponding to the winning number "2" is determined. , "Replay 5" is not displayed. It is the information of the order of the stop operation, and the inside related to "Normal rip + Replay 2 + Replay 5" indicated by the small role / replay data pointer "3" corresponding to the winning number "3". "Replay 5" is not displayed when the winning combination is determined. This is information on the order of stop operations, and is the "normal lip +" indicated by the small combination / replay data pointer "4" corresponding to the winning combination "4". When the internal winning combination related to "Replay 3 + Replay 6" is determined, "Replay 6" is not displayed. This is information on the order of stop operations, and the small winning combination / replay data pointer "5" corresponding to the winning number "5". When the internal winning combination related to "normal rip + replay 4 + replay 6" is determined, "replay 6" is not displayed. It is information on the order of stop operations, and is a small corresponding to the winning number "7". When the internal winning combination related to the winning combination / replay data pointer "7" is determined, the information is to aim for "Red 7" on the middle reel 3C, and the small winning combination / replay data corresponding to the winning number "8". When the internal winning combination related to the pointer "8" is determined, the information is to aim for "Blue 7" on the middle reel 3C, and the small winning combination / replay data pointer "9" corresponding to the winning number "9" When the internal winning combination is determined, the information is to aim for "Yellow 7" on the middle reel 3C, and the internal winning combination related to the small winning combination / replay data pointer "10" corresponding to the winning number "10" When it is decided, it is information that "Red 7" should be aimed at the right reel 3R, and when the internal winning combination related to the small winning combination / replay data pointer "11" corresponding to the winning number "11" is determined. , It is information to aim for "Blue 7" on the right reel 3R, and when the internal winning combination related to the small winning combination / replay data pointer "12" corresponding to the winning number "12" is determined, the right reel 3R is assigned. It is information to aim for "Yellow 7".

Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the ART addition lottery use table lottery table, and based on the random number value (an example of the random number value 2) for the ART addition lottery use table lottery table and the set value, the ART addition lottery for low probability It is determined whether to use a table or an ART addition lottery table for high probability (S33). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the ART additional lottery table, and is based on the ART additional lottery table random number value (an example of the random number value 3), the ART additional lottery table to be used, and the internal winning combination (winning number). , The addition of ART is drawn (S34), and the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the addition of ART is won (S35).

In S35, when the main CPU 51 determines that the ART addition is won, the main CPU 51 refers to the ART addition winning lock lottery table and sets the ART addition winning lock lottery table random value (an example of a random number value 4). Based on this, the content of the lock is determined (S36). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the reel effect lottery table at the time of winning the ART addition, and determines the content of the reel effect based on the random number value for the reel effect lottery table at the time of the ART addition (an example of the random number value 5) (S37). ). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the ART game number lottery table added at the time of winning the ART addition, and the random value for the ART game number lottery table added at the time of the ART addition (an example of the random number value 6) and the lock determined in S36. Based on the content and the content of the reel effect determined in S37, the number of ART games to be added is determined, and the determined number of added ART games is added to the ART game number counter (S38), S39. Proceed to.

On the other hand, if the main CPU 51 determines in S35 that it does not win the addition of ART, the process proceeds to S39.

In S39, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the ART game number counter. Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the ART game number counter is "0" (S40). In S40, when the main CPU 51 determines that the ART game number counter is "0", the main CPU 51 sets the normal middle from the next game (S41), ends the ART-related processing, and returns to S16 in FIG. On the other hand, in S40, when the main CPU 51 determines that the ART game number counter is not "0", it ends the ART-related processing and returns to S16 in FIG.

When it is determined in S31 that the main CPU 51 is not in ART, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not ART is being prepared (S42). When the main CPU 51 determines in S42 that the ART is being prepared, the main CPU 51 stores the ART preparing instruction information in the main RAM 53 according to the internal winning combination (S43). Next, the ART-related processing is completed, and the process returns to S16 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in S42 that the main CPU 51 is not preparing for ART, the process proceeds to S44.

Here, the instruction information during ART preparation is when the internal winning combination related to the "normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5" indicated by the small winning combination / replay data pointer "2" corresponding to the winning number "2" is determined. In addition, "Replay 1" is displayed information on the order of stop operations, and is displayed in "Normal rip + Replay 2 + Replay 5" indicated by the small role / replay data pointer "3" corresponding to the winning number "3". This is information on the order of stop operations in which "Replay 2" is displayed when the internal winning combination is determined, and is indicated by the small winning combination / replay data pointer "4" corresponding to the winning number "4". This is information on the order of stop operations in which "Replay 3" is displayed when the internal winning combination related to "Normal Lip + Replay 3 + Replay 6" is determined, and is for small winning combination / replay corresponding to the winning number "5". This is information on the order of stop operations in which "replay 4" is displayed when the internal winning combination related to "normal rip + replay 4 + replay 6" indicated by the data pointer "5" is determined.

In addition, when the internal winning combination related to the small winning combination / replay data pointer "7" corresponding to the winning number "7" is determined as the instruction information during ART preparation, aim for "Red 7" on the middle reel 3C. This is information, and when the internal winning combination related to the small winning combination / replay data pointer "8" corresponding to the winning number "8" is determined, the information is to aim for "blue 7" on the middle reel 3C, and the winning combination. When the internal winning combination related to the small combination / replay data pointer "9" corresponding to the number "9" is determined, it is information that the middle reel 3C should aim for "yellow 7", and the winning number "10" Corresponding small winning combination ・ When the internal winning combination related to the replay data pointer “10” is determined, the information is to aim for “Red 7” on the right reel 3R, and the small winning combination corresponding to the winning number “11”. When the internal winning combination related to the replay data pointer "11" is determined, it is information that "blue 7" should be aimed at the right reel 3R, and the small winning combination / replay data pointer "12" corresponding to the winning number "12". When the internal winning combination according to "12" is determined, the right reel 3R may include information that "Yellow 7" should be aimed at.

In S44, the main CPU 51 refers to the ART lottery use table lottery table, and based on the ART lottery use table lottery table random number value (an example of the random number value 2) and the set value, the ART lottery table for low probability or the high It is determined which of the ART lottery tables for probability is used (S44). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the ART lottery table, and performs ART based on the random number value for the ART lottery table (an example of the random number value 3), the ART lottery table to be used, and the internal winning combination (winning number). The lottery (S45) is performed, and the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the ART has been won (S46).

In S46, when the main CPU 51 determines that the ART is won, the main CPU 51 sets the normal ART winning state from the next game, and sets the initial value (for example, 50) in the ART game number counter (S47). , The ART-related processing is completed, and the process returns to S16 in FIG.

On the other hand, in S46, when the main CPU 51 determines that the ART is not won, the ART-related processing is terminated and the process returns to S16 in FIG.

In this ART-related processing, for example, even if the ART lottery (see S45) or the ART addition lottery (see S34) is not performed, the lottery of the table used (that is, the processing of S33 or S44) is performed for each game. It may be done in. That is, in the present embodiment, apart from the actual ART lottery (or ART addition lottery), at an arbitrary timing (for example, at the start of each game or at the time of winning the above-mentioned specific internal winning combination). It can also be configured to determine the state used for the lottery (eg, high probability or low probability).

<Game state control processing>
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a game state control process of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the gaming state is the RT3 gaming state (RT3) (S50).

In S50, when the main CPU 51 determines that the gaming state is the RT3 gaming state (RT3), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the bonus (“BB1” to “BB3”) has been won (S51). When the main CPU 51 determines in S51 that the bonus ("BB1" to "BB3") has been won, the main CPU 51 executes the bonus game state start processing (BB start processing) (S52), and next time. Set the bonus game state (during bonus) from the game (S53), and proceed to S63. On the other hand, in S51, when the main CPU 51 determines that the main CPU 51 has not won the bonus (“BB1” to “BB3”), the process proceeds to S63.

In S50, when the main CPU 51 determines that the gaming state is not the RT3 gaming state (RT3), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is in the bonus gaming state (during the bonus) (S51).

In S51, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus game state (during the bonus), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the end condition of the bonus game state is satisfied (S52). In S52, when the main CPU 51 determines that the end condition of the bonus game state is not satisfied, the process proceeds to S63. On the other hand, in S52, when the main CPU 51 determines that the end condition of the bonus game state is satisfied, the main CPU 51 executes the end time process (BB end time process) of the bonus game state (S53).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the bonus related to the bonus game state in which the processing at the end is executed is a bonus that is won during normal operation (S54). In S54, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus related to the bonus game state in which the processing at the end is executed is the bonus that was won during the normal period, the main CPU 51 sets the normal period from the next game (S55). , Proceed to S63. On the other hand, in S54, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus related to the bonus game state in which the end processing is executed is not the bonus that was won during the normal period, the main CPU 51 sets ART preparation from the next game ( S56), proceed to S63.

When it is determined in S51 that the main CPU 51 is not in the bonus gaming state (during the bonus), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the player has won the "replay 1" or "replay 2" (S57).

In S57, when the main CPU 51 determines that "Replay 1" or "Replay 2" has been won, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is in the normal ART winning state (S58). If the main CPU 51 determines in S58 that it is in the normal ART winning state, it sets ART preparation in progress from the next game (S59) and proceeds to S63. On the other hand, if the main CPU 51 determines in S58 that it is not in the normal ART winning state, the process proceeds to S63.

In S57, when the main CPU 51 determines that "Replay 1" or "Replay 2" has not been won, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not "Replay 3" or "Replay 4" has been won (S60). ).

When it is determined in S60 that the main CPU 51 has won the "replay 3" or "replay 4", the main CPU 51 determines whether or not ART is being prepared (S61). If the main CPU 51 determines in S61 that ART is being prepared, the main CPU 51 sets ART during the next game (S62) and proceeds to S63. On the other hand, if it is determined in S61 that the main CPU 51 is not preparing for ART, the main CPU 51 proceeds to S63.

If it is determined in S60 that the main CPU 51 has not won the "Replay 3" or "Replay 4", the process proceeds to S63.

Proceeding to S63, the main CPU 51 executes the RT transition control process (S63), ends the game state control process, and returns to S24 in FIG. In this RT transition control process, the RT gaming state is transitioned according to the above-mentioned transition condition of the RT gaming state (see FIG. 16).

<Interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU>
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process controlled by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41. The interrupt process controlled by the main CPU 51 is executed every 1.1172 ms.

First, the main CPU 51 saves the register (S101). Next, the main CPU 51 executes the input port check process (S102). In this input port check process, the presence or absence of signals from various switches and sensors connected to the main CPU 51 is confirmed.

Specifically, the main CPU 51 stores on-edge and off-edge information of various switches such as the start switch 16S and the stop switch 17S and on / off information of various sensors such as the medal sensor 35S in the main RAM 53.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the timer update process (S103). Next, the main CPU 51 executes a command transmission process (S104). In this command transmission process, various commands stored in the main RAM 53 are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42.

In addition, as the command to be transmitted in this command transmission process, in the power-on processing (S10 in FIG. 18), an initialization command for storing information indicating whether or not the set value is changed, information indicating the set value, etc. In the start check process (S12 in FIG. 18), the medal insertion command in which information indicating the number of inserted medals and the number of credits is stored, the above-mentioned start command stored in S17 in FIG. 18, and the reel rotation start process (FIG. 18). In S20), a reel rotation start command for storing information indicating that the rotation of each reel has started, and in the reel stop control process (S21 in FIG. 18), the type of reel to be stopped (reel 3L, 3C, 3R). In the reel stop command and the winning search process (S22 in FIG. 18), which stores information indicating which one stops) and the stop position (which symbol position the stopping reel stops at), the winning combination is shown. A winning operation command that stores information, an error command that stores information indicating the presence or absence of an error and the type of error when an error occurs (not shown), and a command to be sent in this command transmission process If not, no-operation commands and ART-related processing (FIG. 19) that store on-edge and off-edge information of various switches and information indicating on / off of various sensors stored in the input port check process (S102 in FIG. 19). There are ART-related commands and the like that store information and the like indicating various lottery results determined in S15) of 18.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the reel control process (S105). In this reel control process, the main CPU 51 accelerates the rotation of each reel by driving and controlling each stepping motor based on the rotation start request of each reel in the reel rotation start process (S20 in FIG. 18). Is executed, and based on the fact that each reel reaches a predetermined speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), a constant speed process for maintaining the predetermined speed is executed by driving and controlling each stepping motor. Based on the rotation stop request of each reel in the reel stop control process (S21 of FIG. 18), the stop process of stopping the rotation of each reel is executed by driving and controlling each stepping motor. Also, when the reel action is executed, a special drive control is executed. Although not shown, the main CPU 51 permits the detection of the stop operation based on the execution of the constant speed process in this reel control process (that is, the operations of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R are performed. Enabled).

Next, the main CPU 51 executes the lamp 7SEG drive process (S106). For example, the main CPU 51 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, and the like on various display units. Next, the main CPU 51 restores the register (S107) and ends this interrupt process.

[Sub-control processing]
Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 24.

<Startup process controlled by sub CPU>
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a start-up process controlled by the sub CPU 81 of the pachi-slot machine according to the present embodiment. The activation process under the control of the sub CPU 81 is started when the power is turned on to the pachislot machine 1.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process (S301). In this initialization process, the sub CPU 81 clears the storage area of the designated address of the sub RAM 83. Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the main task (S302). In this main task, the vertical synchronization signal for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 11 and the initialization of the application programming interface (API) are performed.

Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the lamp control task (S303). In this lamp control task, the light emitting modes of the lamp group 21 and the revolving lamp 543 are controlled according to the lamp data registered in S316 of FIG. 23, which will be described later. Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the sound control task (S304). In this sound control task, the sound output modes of the speakers 20L and 20R are controlled according to the sound data registered in S316 of FIG. 23, which will be described later.

Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the main board communication task described later in FIG. 23 (S305). In this main board communication task, whether or not various commands are transmitted from the main control circuit 41 or whether or not the transmitted commands are normal is monitored, and based on the fact that normal commands are received, it is monitored. The determination, start and end of the production (notification) are controlled.

Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the animation task (S306). In this animation task, the display of the image on the liquid crystal display device 11 and the operation mode of the movable units 105 to 107 are controlled according to the animation data registered in S315 of FIG. 23, which will be described later.

<Main board communication task>
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment.

First, the sub CPU 81 checks the reception command (S311). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a newly received command. If there is no newly received command, the process of S321 may be repeated. The main board communication task is, for example, a periodic interrupt process every 4 ms, and a new receive command is provided every 4 ms. You may check whether or not. Further, the process may be performed based on the reception of the command.

Next, the sub CPU 81 extracts the command type (S312). Specifically, which command is the type of the received command is extracted from the header information of the received command.

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command of a type different from the previous one has been received (S313). Here, if it is determined that a command of a type different from the previous one has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 returns to the process of S311.

On the other hand, if it is determined that a command of a type different from the previous one has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the command reception processing described later in FIG. 24 (S314). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers animation data (S315), lamp sound data (S316), and S311 according to the effect content determined in the command reception processing and the set navigation data. Return to processing.

<Processing when receiving a command>
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a command reception process of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. This command reception processing is the processing executed in S314 of FIG. 23.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the time when the start command is received (S321).

In S321, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command is being received (YES), the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the start command includes instruction information (S322). In S322, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command includes instruction information (YES), the sub CPU 81 sets the effect data for notifying the procedure of the stop operation according to the instruction information (S323). ), Terminates processing when a command is received. On the other hand, in S322, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command does not include the instruction information (NO), the sub CPU 81 acquires the effect random value (sub random number value), and the game state and the internal winning. The effect data is drawn based on the combination, the lottery result is set (S324), and the processing at the time of command reception is completed.

If the sub CPU 81 determines in S321 that it is not the time when the start command is received (NO), the sub CPU 51 executes other command reception processing (S325) and ends the command reception processing. In this other command reception processing, for example, when the medal insertion command is received, the effect content for outputting the medal insertion sound is determined.

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

The game state transition control means (for example, the main control circuit 41) refers to the first table (for example, the ART lottery use table lottery table) and is obtained from the random number extraction means (for example, the sampling circuit 57). A table to be used in the second table (for example, the ART lottery table) is determined based on the random number (for example, the random number value 2), and the second random number obtained from the random number extraction means is referred to by referring to the determined table. By determining whether or not to shift from the normal gaming state (for example, during normal) to the advantageous gaming state (for example, during ART) based on (for example, random number value 3), the normal gaming state (for example, during normal) Whether or not the transition condition for transitioning to the advantageous gaming state (for example, during ART) is satisfied is set in the first table and the second table in which the transition condition is set, while making the same as the conventional game machine. The amount of data in the storage area used can be significantly reduced. The same applies when deciding whether or not to continue the advantageous gaming state (for example, during ART).

Specifically, for example, a set value (“set value 1” to “set value 6”) and a predetermined winning number (“win number 1 to 5”, “win number 6”, “win number 7 to 12”, When the lottery value is specified for each "winning number 13" and "winning number 14 to 16"), the capacity of the data table used for the ART lottery of the gaming machine of the present embodiment is 6 required for the set value. ART lottery table represented by the product of bytes and 2 bytes required to determine which ART lottery table for high probability or low probability to use 12 bytes used for the lottery table and lottery value Used for the ART lottery table represented by the product of 2 bytes required for the basic data length indicating, 2 bytes required for the ART lottery table for high probability and low probability, and 5 bytes required for the predetermined winning number. It is 32 bytes, which is the sum of 20 bytes.

On the other hand, the capacity of the data table used for the ART lottery of the conventional game machine is 2 bytes required for the basic data length indicating the lottery value, 6 bytes required for the set value, and 5 bytes required for the predetermined winning number. The amount of data is enormous, 60 bytes, which is the product of.

Therefore, in the game machine according to the present embodiment, the amount of data in the storage area of the main control circuit used for the data table used for the ART lottery can be significantly reduced as compared with the conventional game machine. As a result, the vacant storage area can be effectively utilized while preventing the storage area of the main control circuit from being pressed.

[Second Embodiment]
A second embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. The second embodiment and the first embodiment have the same basic configuration, and the same components are designated by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

In the second embodiment, when the ART lottery is performed, the random number value used for the ART lottery use table lottery table and the random number value used for the ART lottery table are shared, and the lottery for adding ART is performed. The first embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the random value used for the ART additional lottery table and the random number value used for the ART additional lottery table are shared.

ART lottery use table The winning probability of using the ART lottery table for high probability or the ART lottery table for low probability in the lottery table and the winning probability of winning ART in the ART lottery table are set to predetermined probabilities in advance. Since it is defined, the winning probability of ART can be calculated in advance. In addition, the winning probability of using the ART addition lottery table for high probability or the ART addition lottery table for low probability at the lottery table for using ART addition lottery, and the winning prize for adding ART at the ART addition lottery table. Since the probability is set to a predetermined probability in advance, the winning probability of adding ART can be calculated in advance.

The winning probability of ART is calculated by the following formula.
(R × B <L × (BM) + H × M) / B… Calculation formula 1
R: Random value extracted from sampling circuit 57 (0 to 65535)
L: Winning probability of winning ART at the ART lottery table for low probability (0 to 65535)
H: Winning probability of winning ART at the ART lottery table for high probability (0 to 65535)
M: Winning probability of using the ART lottery table for high probability (0 to 65535)
A: Random number denominator of ART winning probability (65536)
B: Random number denominator of winning probability (65536) that wins using the ART lottery table for high probability

In addition, the winning probability of winning the addition of ART is calculated by the following formula.
(R × B <L × (BM) + H × M) / B… Calculation formula 2
R: Random value extracted from sampling circuit 57 (0 to 65535)
L: Winning probability of winning an ART addition at a low probability ART addition lottery table (0 to 65535)
H: Winning probability of winning an ART addition at a high probability ART addition lottery table (0 to 65535)
M: Winning probability of using the ART additional lottery table for high probability (0 to 65535)
A: Random number denominator of the winning probability of adding ART (65536)
B: Random number denominator of winning probability (65536) that wins to use the ART addition lottery table for high probability

Then, when the random number value (0 to 65535) R extracted from the sampling circuit 57 is less than the above calculation formula, the ART is won or the ART is added. That is,
R <(R × B <L × (BM) + H × M) / B
In the case of, the winner will be the winner of the ART, or the winner will be the winner of the addition of the ART.

<ART related processing>
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing ART-related processing of the pachislot machine in the present embodiment (second embodiment).

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is in the bonus gaming state (during the bonus) (S130). When the main CPU 51 determines in S130 that the game is in the bonus game state (during the bonus), the ART-related processing is terminated and the process returns to S16 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined in S130 that the main CPU 51 is not in the bonus gaming state (during the bonus), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is in the ART (S131).

When the main CPU 51 determines in S131 that the main CPU 51 is in ART, the main CPU 51 stores the instruction information during ART in the main RAM 53 according to the internal winning combination (S132).

Next, the main CPU 51 draws an additional ART based on the probability value calculated by the calculation formula 2 and the random number value R (random number value 2) extracted from the sampling circuit 57 (S133), and the main CPU 51 The CPU 51 determines whether or not the addition of ART is won (S134).

In S134, when the main CPU 51 determines that the ART addition is won, the main CPU 51 refers to the ART addition winning lock lottery table and sets the ART addition winning lock lottery table random value (an example of a random number value 4). Based on this, the content of the lock is determined (S135). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the reel effect lottery table at the time of winning the ART addition, and determines the content of the reel effect based on the random number value for the reel effect lottery table at the time of the ART addition (an example of the random number value 5) (S136). ). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the ART game number lottery table added at the time of winning the ART addition, and the random number value for the ART game number lottery table added at the time of ART addition (an example of the random number value 6) and the lock determined in S135. Based on the content and the content of the reel effect determined in S136, the number of ART games to be added is determined, and the determined number of added ART games is added to the ART game number counter (S137), and S138. Proceed to.

On the other hand, in S134, when the main CPU 51 determines that the addition of ART is not won, the process proceeds to S138.

In S138, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the ART game number counter. Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the ART game number counter is "0" (S139). In S139, when the main CPU 51 determines that the ART game number counter is "0", the main CPU 51 sets the normal middle from the next game (S140), ends the ART-related processing, and returns to S16 in FIG. On the other hand, in S139, when the main CPU 51 determines that the ART game number counter is not "0", it ends the ART-related processing and returns to S16 in FIG.

When it is determined in S131 that the main CPU 51 is not in ART, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not ART is being prepared (S141). When the main CPU 51 determines in S141 that the ART is being prepared, the main CPU 51 stores the ART preparation instructing information in the main RAM 53 according to the internal winning combination (S142).

Next, the ART-related processing is completed, and the process returns to S16 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in S141 that the main CPU 51 is not preparing for ART, the process proceeds to S143.

In S143, the main CPU 51 draws an ART (S143) based on the probability value calculated by the calculation formula 1 and the random number value R (random value 2) extracted from the sampling circuit 57, and the main CPU 51 , It is determined whether or not the player has won the addition of ART (S144).

When the main CPU 51 determines in S144 that the ART is won, the main CPU 51 sets the normal ART winning state from the next game, and sets the initial value (for example, 50) in the ART game number counter (S145). , The ART-related processing is completed, and the process returns to S16 in FIG.

On the other hand, in S144, when the main CPU 51 determines that the ART is not won, the ART-related processing is terminated and the process returns to S16 in FIG.

As a result, the game state transition control means (for example, the main control circuit 41) is based on the first table (for example, the ART lottery use table lottery table) and the second table (for example, the ART lottery table) for the normal game state. The probability of transitioning from the advantageous gaming state (for example, during ART) from (for example, during normal) is calculated, and based on the calculated value and one random number (for example, random number value 2) obtained from the random number extraction means. Since it was decided whether or not to shift from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state, the ART lottery use table is used for the ART lottery use table when the ART lottery is performed as in the first embodiment. It is no longer necessary to use two random numbers, an ART lottery table random number value for the lottery table (an example of a random number value 2) and an ART lottery table random number value used for an ART lottery table (an example of a random number 3). ..

Therefore, whether or not the transition condition for transitioning from the normal gaming state (for example, during normal) to the advantageous gaming state (for example, during ART) is satisfied is determined in the same manner as in the conventional gaming machine. The amount of data in the storage area used for the first table and the second table can be significantly reduced, and the random number values used can be one. The same applies when deciding whether or not to continue the advantageous gaming state (for example, during ART).

As a result, it is possible to effectively utilize the vacant storage area while preventing the storage area of the main control circuit 41 from being pressed, and to improve the reliability of the control of the main control circuit 41. ..

The calculation formula 1 and the calculation formula 2 are not limited to the above-described aspects. For example, the calculation formula 1 and the calculation formula 2 may be multiplied by the random number denominator B (65536) of the winning probability, which is the winning result of using the ART lottery table for high probability or the ART addition lottery table.

In this case, the winning probability of ART is calculated by the following formula.
(R × B <L × (BM) + H × M) × B / B… Calculation formula 1 ′

In addition, the winning probability of adding ART is calculated by the following formula.
(R × B <L × (BM) + H × M) × B / B… Calculation formula 2 ′

Then, the value obtained by multiplying the random number value R (0 to 65535) extracted from the sampling circuit 57 by the random number denominator B (65536) of the winning probability that wins the use of the ART addition lottery table for high probability is the above. If it is less than the formula of, it will win the ART or the addition of the ART. That is,
R × B <(R × B <L × (BM) + H × M) × B / B
In the case of, the winner will be the winner of the ART, or the winner will be the winner of the addition of the ART.

As a result, the main control circuit 41 stores as an integer a data value indicating whether or not the transition condition for transitioning from the normal gaming state (for example, during normal) to the advantageous gaming state (for example, during ART) is satisfied. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a rounding error from occurring in the data value due to an operation for converting the data value into an integer (for example, rounding or rounding down the decimal point), and the advantageous gaming state (for example, during normal) is changed to the advantageous gaming state (for example, during normal). For example, it is possible to set an appropriate probability as to whether or not the transition condition for transitioning to (during ART) is satisfied. Further, the main control circuit 41 can reduce the data capacity rather than storing the data value as a decimal number. The same applies when deciding whether or not to continue the advantageous gaming state (for example, during ART).

[Third Embodiment]
A third embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. The third embodiment and the first embodiment have the same basic configuration, and the same components are designated by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

The third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the lock lottery table at the time of winning the ART addition and the reel production lottery table at the time of winning the ART addition are made into one table.

<Lock / reel production lottery table at the time of winning ART addition>
As shown in FIG. 26 (a), the lottery table for the lock / reel effect at the time of winning the ART addition is each lock (“Lock 1” to “Lock 3”) and each reel effect (“None”) at the time of winning the ART addition. The lottery value and the identification number of "reel effect 1" and "reel effect 2") are specified.

In the third embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range "0 to 65535" are sequentially subtracted by lottery values, and whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative (so-called "digits") is determined. By determining (whether or not it has occurred), a lottery is performed as to which lock and reel effect is to be performed.

For example, if the extracted ART addition win-win lock / reel effect lottery table random number value (an example of random number value 4) is "1000", "1024" is subtracted from "1000" to become a negative value and lock. The content of is determined to be "Lock 3", the content of the reel effect is determined to be "Reel effect 2", and the identification number is determined to be "9". On the other hand, if the random number value for the lottery table (an example of the random number value 4) is "10000", "1024" is subtracted from "10000", and the ART is locked when the ART is added. "3072" is subtracted from the random number value "8976" for the reel effect lottery table, and "7096" is subtracted from the random value "5904" for the lock reel effect lottery table at the time of winning the subtraction, resulting in a negative value. , The content of the lock is determined to be "Lock 3", the content of the reel effect is determined to be "None", and the identification number is determined to be "7".

The lock / reel effect lottery table at the time of winning the ART addition is not limited to the above-described mode. As shown in FIG. 26 (c), random numbers (that is, random values generated in a 3-byte area) extracted from a predetermined range of numerical values "0 to 16777215" are sequentially subtracted by lottery values. However, by determining whether or not the subtraction result is negative (whether or not so-called "digits" have occurred), a lottery may be performed as to which lock or reel effect is to be performed.

For example, if the extracted random number value for the lock / reel effect lottery table (an example of the random number value 4) is "10000", "10000" is subtracted from "32768" to become a negative value, which is locked. The content of is determined to be "lock 3", the content of the reel effect is determined to be "reel effect 2", and the identification number is determined to be "9". On the other hand, if the random number value for the lottery table (an example of the random number value 4) is "200,000", "32768" is subtracted from "200,000", and the ART addition after the subtraction is locked when the ART is added. "98304" is subtracted from the random number value "167232" for the reel effect lottery table, and "131072" is subtracted from the random number value "68928" for the lock reel effect lottery table at the time of winning the subtraction, resulting in a negative value. , The content of the lock is determined to be "Lock 3", the content of the reel effect is determined to be "None", and the identification number is determined to be "7".

In the ART additional winning lock / reel effect lottery table shown in FIGS. 26 (a) and 26 (c), and the ART additional winning lock / reel effect / additional ART game number lottery table shown in FIGS. 27 and 28. The elements (parameters) specified for the lock are not limited to the contents of the lock and the contents of the reel effect, and other elements may also be specified. For example, the lock execution time may be directly specified as the content of the lock, or the lock execution time may be specified. Alternatively, only the presence or absence of lock execution may be specified. Further, the content of the reel effect may include the time when the lock is executed. Alternatively, even if the content of the lock and the content of the reel effect are the same, different identification numbers may be specified. In this case, even if the content of the lock and the content of the reel effect are the same, there is room for determining the number of different additional games, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Alternatively, the content of the reel effect may be simply defined as an "effect number", and the content of the additional effect including the content of the reel effect may be further determined according to the effect number.

<Additional ART game number lottery table at the time of winning>
As shown in FIG. 26 (b), the number of additional ART games added at the time of winning the ART addition The lottery table is based on the identification number determined by the lock / reel effect lottery table at the time of the additional winning of ART ("10". , "20", "50" and "100") are specified as lottery values.

In the third embodiment, as in the first embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range "0 to 255" are sequentially subtracted by lottery values, and whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative. By determining whether or not (whether or not a so-called "digit" has occurred), the number of additional games for ART is drawn.

For example, when the "identification number 9" is determined and the extracted ART addition number is added at the time of winning and the random number value for the lottery table (an example of the random number value 6) is "10", "10" to "32". Is subtracted and becomes a negative value, and the number of additional ART games is determined to be "100". On the other hand, when the "identification number 9" is determined, if the extracted ART addition addition at the time of winning ART game number lottery table random number value (an example of the random number value 6) is "50", then "50" to "32". Is subtracted, and the number of additional ART games added at the time of winning after subtraction "32" is subtracted from the random number value "18" for the lottery table to become a negative value, and the number of additional ART games is determined to be "50". .. Further, when the "identification number 9" is determined, if the extracted ART addition number addition ART game number lottery table random number value (an example of the random number value 6) is "90", "90" to "32". Is subtracted, and "32" is subtracted from the random value "58" for the number of ART games added at the time of winning after subtraction, and "32" is subtracted from the random value value "58" for the number of ART games added at the time of winning after subtraction. "32" is subtracted from "26" to become a negative value, and the number of additional ART games is determined to be "20". Further, when the "identification number 9" is determined, if the extracted ART additional ART game number lottery table random number value (an example of the random number value 6) is "100", then "100" to "32". "Is subtracted, and the number of ART games added at the time of winning after subtraction" 32 "is subtracted from the random number value" 68 "for the lottery table, and the number of ART games added at the time of winning after subtraction. "32" is subtracted from "", and "160" is subtracted from the random number value "4" for the lottery table, and the number of additional ART games added at the time of winning is "10". Will be decided. The same processing is performed for other identification numbers. Here, the lower the probability of locking, the higher the probability of winning the number of additional ART games with a large number of games, and the lower the probability of reel production, the higher the probability of winning the number of additional ART games with a large number of games. It is configured as follows.

It should be noted that the lock lottery table at the time of winning the ART addition, the reel production lottery table at the time of the addition of ART, and the number lottery table of the number of ART games added at the time of the addition of ART may be used as one table.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, the ART additional winning lock / reel effect / additional ART game number lottery table includes each lock (“Lock 1” to “Lock 3”) and each reel at the time of ART additional winning. The lottery value is specified based on the production ("None", "Reel production 1" and "Reel production 2") and the number of additional ART games ("10", "20", "50" and "100"). There is.

In the third embodiment, random numbers (that is, random values generated in a 3-byte area) extracted from a predetermined range of numerical values "0 to 16777215" are sequentially subtracted by lottery values, and the result of the subtraction is obtained. By determining whether or not is negative (whether or not so-called "digits" have occurred), which lock and reel effect is to be performed and the number of additional games of ART are drawn.

For example, if the extracted ART additional winning lock / reel effect / additional ART game number lottery table random number value (an example of random number value 6) is "30000", "32768" is subtracted from "30000" and negative. The content of the lock is "Lock 3", the content of the reel effect is "Reel effect 2", and the number of additional ART games is determined to be "100". On the other hand, if the extracted ART additional winning lock / reel effect / additional ART game number lottery table random number value (an example of random number value 6) is "100,000", "32768" is subtracted from "100,000" and subtracted. "32768" is subtracted from the random number value "67232" for the lottery table for the later ART addition win lock / reel production / additional ART games, and the subtracted ART addition win lock / reel production / additional ART game number lottery table "32768" is subtracted from the random number value "34464" to become a negative value, the content of the lock is "Lock 3", the content of the reel production is "Reel production 2", and the number of additional ART games is "20". It is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28, a predetermined range of numerical values is extracted from "0 to 249497295" (that is, it is generated in a 4-byte area), and the extracted random value is used. By sequentially subtracting the lottery value and determining whether the subtraction result is negative (whether or not so-called "digits" have occurred), which lock and reel effect is to be performed, and the ART addition game A number may be drawn.

For example, if the extracted ART additional winning lock / reel effect / additional ART game number lottery table random number value (an example of a random number value 6) is "Million", "104000" is subtracted from "1000000" and negative. The content of the lock is "Lock 3", the content of the reel effect is "Reel effect 2", and the number of additional ART games is determined to be "100". On the other hand, if the extracted ART additional winning lock / reel effect / additional ART game number lottery table random number value (an example of random number value 6) is "3000000", "10487576" is subtracted from "3000000" and subtracted. "1048576" is subtracted from the random number value "1951424" for the lottery table for the later ART addition win lock / reel production / additional ART games, and the subtracted ART addition win lock / reel production / additional ART game number lottery table "10248576" is subtracted from the random number value "902848" to become a negative value, the content of the lock is "Lock 3", the content of the reel production is "Reel production 2", and the number of additional ART games is "20". It is determined.

<ART related processing>
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing ART-related processing of the pachislot machine in the present embodiment (third embodiment).

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is in the bonus gaming state (during the bonus) (S230). When the main CPU 51 determines in S230 that the game is in the bonus game state (during the bonus), the ART-related processing is terminated and the process returns to S16 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined in S230 that the main CPU 51 is not in the bonus gaming state (during the bonus), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is in the ART (S231).

When the main CPU 51 determines in S231 that the main CPU 51 is in ART, the main CPU 51 stores the instruction information during ART in the main RAM 53 according to the internal winning combination (S232).

Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the ART addition lottery use table lottery table, and based on the random number value (an example of the random number value 2) for the ART addition lottery use table lottery table and the set value, the ART addition lottery for low probability It is determined whether to use a table or an ART addition lottery table for high probability (S233). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the ART additional lottery table, and is based on the ART additional lottery table random number value (an example of the random number value 3), the ART additional lottery table to be used, and the internal winning combination (winning number). , The addition of ART is drawn (S234), and the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the addition of ART is won (S235).

In S235, when the main CPU 51 determines that the ART addition is won, the main CPU 51 refers to the ART addition winning lock / reel effect lottery table, and the ART addition winning lock / reel effect lottery table random value ( Based on (an example of a random number value 4), an identification number that defines the lock content and the reel effect content is determined (S236). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the ART game number lottery table added at the time of winning the ART addition, and the random number value for the ART game number lottery table added at the time of the ART addition (an example of the random number value 6) and the identification number determined in S236. Based on the above, the number of ART games to be added is determined, the determined number of added ART games is added to the ART game number counter (S237), and the process proceeds to S238.

On the other hand, in S235, when the main CPU 51 determines that the addition of ART is not won, the process proceeds to S239.

In S239, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the ART game number counter. Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the ART game number counter is "0" (S239). In S239, when the main CPU 51 determines that the ART game number counter is "0", the main CPU 51 sets the normal middle from the next game (S240), ends the ART-related processing, and returns to S16 in FIG. On the other hand, in S239, when the main CPU 51 determines that the ART game number counter is not "0", it ends the ART-related processing and returns to S16 in FIG.

When it is determined in S231 that the main CPU 51 is not in ART, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not ART is being prepared (S241). When the main CPU 51 determines in S241 that the ART is being prepared, the main CPU 51 stores the ART preparation instruction information in the main RAM 53 according to the internal winning combination (S242). Next, the ART-related processing is completed, and the process returns to S16 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in S241 that the main CPU 51 is not preparing for ART, the process proceeds to S243.

In S243, the main CPU 51 refers to the ART lottery use table lottery table, and based on the ART lottery use table lottery table random number value (an example of the random number value 2) and the set value, the ART lottery table for low probability or the high It is determined which of the ART lottery tables for probability is used (S243). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the ART lottery table, and performs ART based on the random number value for the ART lottery table (an example of the random number value 3), the ART lottery table to be used, and the internal winning combination (winning number). The lottery (S244) is performed, and the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the ART has been won (S245).

When the main CPU 51 determines in S245 that the ART is won, the main CPU 51 sets the normal ART winning state from the next game, and sets the initial value (for example, 50) in the ART game number counter (S246). , The ART-related processing is completed, and the process returns to S16 in FIG.

On the other hand, in S245, when the main CPU 51 determines that the ART is not won, the ART-related processing is terminated and the process returns to S16 in FIG.

When using the ART additional winning lock / reel effect / additional ART game number lottery table shown in FIG. 27 or 28, the ART additional winning lock / reel effect / addition is replaced with S236 and S237 in FIG. 29. The number of ART games may be referred to, the number of additional ART games at the time of winning ART is determined, and the determination result is added to the number of ART games counter.

Further, in the present embodiment, the lock content and the reel effect content at the time of winning the ART addition have been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it can be applied to the lock content and the reel production content at the time of winning the bonus. Further, the present invention is not limited to the reel effect, and can be applied to the effect of the liquid crystal display device 11, the lamp group 21, the speakers 20L, 20R, and the like.

As a result, the effect content determining means (for example, S236 in FIG. 28) and the lock content determining means (for example, S236 in FIG. 28) refer to a common table (for example, the lock / reel effect lottery table at the time of winning the ART addition). Since it was decided to determine the content of the effect and the content of the lock based on one random number extracted from the random number extraction means (for example, the sampling circuit 57), the content of the lock and the content of the effect are as in the first embodiment. When determining, the random number value for the lock lottery table used for the lock lottery table (for example, the lock lottery table at the time of ART addition winning) and the effect content lottery table (for example, the reel production lottery table at the time of ART addition winning) are used. Production contents The two random numbers, the random number value for the lottery table and the random number value, are not used.

Therefore, when determining the lock content and the effect content, the conditions for determining the lock content and the effect content can be the same as the conditions of the conventional game machine, but the random number value to be used can be one. As a result, the reliability of the control of the main control circuit can be improved.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the embodiments can be modified in various ways within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

For example, regarding the procedure of the stop operation, the notification by the control of the main control circuit 41 may be executed together with the notification by the control of the sub control circuit 42. Specifically, the 7-segment display 6 which is the main control notification means controlled by the main control circuit 41 and the liquid crystal display device 11 (other sub control circuits) which is the sub control notification means controlled by the sub control circuit 42. The speaker 20L, 20R, the lamp group 21 and the like controlled by the 42) may cooperate with each other to notify the procedure of the stop operation.

In this case, the main control circuit 41 generates and stores the start command (S17 in FIG. 18) so that the information according to the current game state is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. Specifically, when the main control circuit 41 is not winning ART, the internal winning combination (winning number "2" or "3") related to a predetermined replay or the internal winning combination related to a predetermined small winning combination When (winning numbers "7" to "12") are determined, information indicating that the internal winning combination related to the predetermined replay or the internal winning combination related to the predetermined small combination has been determined (grouping information). ) Is stored, and information (individual information) indicating which of the internal winning combinations related to the predetermined replay or the internal winning combination related to the predetermined small winning combination is determined and the procedure of the stop operation Generates a start command so that it does not store.

On the other hand, in the main control circuit 41, when the ART winning combination is determined and the internal winning combination (winning number "2" or "3") related to the predetermined replay is determined, the individual information is stored. Generate a start command. For example, when the ART winning combination is in progress, and the "normal lip + replay 1 + replay 5" indicated by the small winning combination / replay data pointer "2" corresponding to the winning number "2" is determined as the internal winning combination. Is to that effect, and the procedure of the stop operation in which "Replay 1" wins is stored as individual information, and is indicated by the small winning combination / replay data pointer "3" corresponding to the winning number "3". When "Rip + Replay 2 + Replay 5" is determined as the internal winning combination, that fact and the procedure of the stop operation in which "Replay 2" wins are stored as individual information.

Further, when the main control circuit 41 is preparing for ART and the internal winning combination (winning number "3" or "4") related to the predetermined replay is determined, the individual information is stored. Generate a start command. For example, when ART is being prepared and the "normal lip + replay 3 + replay 6" indicated by the small winning combination / replay data pointer "4" corresponding to the winning combination "4" is determined as the internal winning combination. Is to that effect, and the procedure of the stop operation in which "Replay 3" will win is stored as individual information, and is indicated by the small winning combination / replay data pointer "5" corresponding to the winning number "5". When "Rip + Replay 4 + Replay 6" is determined as the internal winning combination, that fact and the procedure of the stop operation in which "Replay 4" wins are stored as individual information.

Further, when the main control circuit 41 is in ART, the internal winning combination (winning numbers "2" to "5") related to the predetermined replay or the internal winning combination related to the predetermined small winning combination (winning number "7"). When "to" 12 ") is determined, a start command is generated so that individual information is stored.

For example, when ART is in progress and the "normal rip + replay 1 + replay 5" indicated by the small winning combination / replay data pointer "2" corresponding to the winning combination "2" is determined as the internal winning combination. , To that effect, and the procedure of the stop operation in which "Replay 5" is not displayed are stored as individual information, and "normal rip + replay 2+" indicated by the small role / replay data pointer "3" corresponding to the winning number "3". When "Replay 5" is determined as the internal winning combination, that fact and the procedure of the stop operation in which "Replay 5" is not displayed are stored as individual information, and for the small winning combination / replay corresponding to the winning number "4". When "normal rip + replay 3 + replay 6" indicated by the data pointer "4" is determined as the internal winning combination, that fact and the procedure of the stop operation in which "replay 6" is not displayed are stored as individual information. If the "normal rip + replay 4 + replay 6" indicated by the small winning combination / replay data pointer "5" corresponding to the winning combination "5" is determined as the internal winning combination, that fact and "replay 6" Is not displayed. The stop operation procedure is stored as individual information, and the internal winning combination related to the small winning combination / replay data pointers "7" to "12" corresponding to the winning numbers "7" to "12" is determined. In this case, information indicating that fact and the symbol position of the symbol to be aimed at in the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R (for example, "red 7", "blue 7" or "yellow 7") is stored as individual information. ..

Then, when the start command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 includes individual information, the sub control circuit 42 controls the liquid crystal display device 11 to perform a stop operation procedure or a symbol position according to the individual information. If the start command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 does not include the individual information, the control is performed so as not to notify the procedure of the stop operation or the symbol position according to the individual information.

The data structure of the grouping information and the individual information can be set as appropriate, and as an example, a method of transmitting the data ID (identification number) to the sub-control circuit 42 can be mentioned. Here, the data ID shown below indicates a hexadecimal number. For example, the grouping information of the internal winning combination related to the predetermined replay is defined as the data ID "40H", and the grouping information of the internal winning combination related to the predetermined small combination is defined as the data ID "80H".

Further, for example, when the individual information of the internal winning combination related to the predetermined replay is the winning number "2" and the left reel 3L should be first stopped, the data ID "03H" is specified. The data ID "05H" is specified when the reel 3C should be first stopped, and the data ID "09H" is specified when the right reel 3R should be first stopped. Further, when the winning number is "3" and the left reel 3L should be first stopped, the data ID "06H" is specified, and when the middle reel 3C should be first stopped, the data ID is specified. When "0AH" is specified and the right reel 3R should be first stopped, the data ID "12H" is specified. Further, when the winning number is "4" and the left reel 3L should be first stopped, the data ID "0CH" is specified, and when the middle reel 3C should be first stopped, the data ID is specified. “14H” is specified, and when the right reel 3R should be first stopped, the data ID “24H” is specified. Further, when the winning number is "5" and the left reel 3L should be first stopped, the data ID "18H" is specified, and when the middle reel 3C should be first stopped, the data ID is specified. "28H" is specified, and when the right reel 3R should be first stopped, the data ID "48H" is specified. In the case of the winning number "3" during ART, the data ID "1AH" different from the above is used because the first stop operation of the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R may be performed as described above. In the case of the winning number "5" during ART, the data ID "5" different from the above is specified because the first stop operation of the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R may be performed as described above. 1CH ”is specified.

Here, for example, the individual information including the stop operation order can be configured by combining the grouping information and the stop operation order information. Specifically, regardless of the winning numbers "2" to "5", if the left reel 3L should be first stopped, the data ID "41H" is specified and the middle reel 3C is set. When the first stop operation should be performed, the data ID "42H" is specified, and when the right reel 3R should be the first stop operation, the data ID "44H" is specified, and the left reel 3L or the middle reel 3C is set. When the first stop operation should be performed, the data ID "43H" is specified, and when the left reel 3L or the right reel 3R should be the first stop operation, the data ID "45H" is specified, and the middle reel 3C or When the right reel 3R should be first stopped, the data ID "46H" may be specified, and when any stop operation order may be used, the data ID "47H" may be specified. Even in such a configuration, the sub control circuit 42 can notify the procedure of the stop operation in cooperation with the main control circuit 41.

Further, for example, the individual information of the internal winning combination related to the predetermined small winning combination is defined as the data ID "81H" when the winning number is "7", and the data is defined when the winning number is "8". The ID "82H" is specified, and if the winning number is "9", the data ID "84H" is specified, and if the winning number is "10", the data ID "88H" is specified and the winning number. If it is "11", the data ID "90H" is specified, and if it is the winning number "12", the data ID "A0H" is specified.

Here, for example, the individual information including the stop operation timing (type of symbol to be pressed) may be configured by combining the grouping information and the information of the stop operation timing (type of symbol to be pressed). it can. Specifically, when the winning number is "7", the data ID is defined as "10100000B" (90H). Here, bits 0 to 4 indicate the correct answer position, bit 5 indicates that the middle reel 3C needs to be pressed (the stop operation needs to be performed at an appropriate stop operation timing), and bit 6 indicates the correct position. , Indicates that the right reel 3R needs to be pressed, and the bit 7 indicates grouping information of the internal winning combination related to the predetermined small combination. For example, in the case of the winning number "12", by defining the data ID as "11001101B" (CDH), individual information indicating that the symbol position data of the correct position is "14" for the right reel 3R. Will be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42.

As described above, in the main control circuit 41, the state in which the game is played is a winning state in an advantageous state (for example, during ART winning), a ready state in an advantageous state (for example, in preparation for ART), or an operating state in an advantageous state (for example). In the non-winning state (for example, during ART non-winning), which is neither of the states (during ART), a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, during ART) in which the degree of advantage of the player changes depending on the procedure of the stop operation. When the winning numbers "2" to "5" or the winning numbers "7" to "12") are internally won, the sub-control notifying means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) is used for the sub-control circuit 42. The state in which the non-notification information (for example, the grouping information described above) that disables the notification of the stop operation procedure is transmitted and the game is played is the winning state in the advantageous state, the ready state in the advantageous state, or the operating state in the advantageous state. In any of the above states, when the above-mentioned predetermined internal winning combination is the internal winning combination, the procedure for stopping the sub-control circuit 42 by the sub-control notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) is performed. The broadcastable information (for example, the above-mentioned individual information) that enables the notification of the above is transmitted according to the state in which the game is performed, and the sub-control circuit 42 stops the operation based on the reception of the above-mentioned broadcastable information. Notify the procedure of. With this configuration, the sub-control circuit 42 side cannot recognize the procedure of the stop operation that is advantageous (or disadvantageous) for the player in the non-winning state in the advantageous state. Even if some kind of fraudulent activity is performed on the control circuit 42, it is possible to prevent the profit from being illegally given by the fraudulent activity.

In the above description, as the non-notifying information, the grouping information (that is, the internal winning combination that plays the same or similar role among the plurality of internal winning combinations (for example, the small winning combination of the winning numbers "7" to "12") , Information that can identify a group of predetermined internal winning roles) that play a role in differentiating the profits given depending on whether or not the operating state is in an advantageous state), but it is limited to this. Instead, for example, the determined internal winning combination may be adopted as the undisclosed information, which is the common information that cannot specify the determined internal winning combination, and the type of the determined internal winning combination (for example, the internal winning combination is It is also possible to adopt the type information which is the information that can identify (whether the type is replay, small role, or bonus). Further, as the informable information, only the stop operation procedure information (for example, the above-mentioned stop operation sequence information and the stop operation timing (type of symbol to be pressed) information) that can specify the stop operation procedure is adopted. This may be the case, and the winning information (for example, the information of the winning number) that can identify the internal winning combination may be adopted.

That is, the main control circuit 41 provides the sub-control circuit 42 with information (for example, grouping information) that can identify a group of internal winning combinations (predetermined internal winning combination group) and internal winning combinations as non-notifying information. Information that cannot be specified (for example, common information) or information that can specify the type of the internal winning combination (for example, type information) is configured to be transmittable, and the stop operation is performed as the informable information. Information that can identify the procedure of (for example, stop operation procedure information), information that can identify the internal winning combination (for example, winning information), or information that can identify the internal winning combination and the procedure of the stop operation (for example, individual information). ) Is configured to be transmittable.

As a result, in the sub-control circuit 42, the case where the group of the internal winning combination (predetermined internal winning combination group) can be specified, the case where the internal winning combination cannot be specified at all, the case where the type of the internal winning combination can be specified, and the case where it is predetermined. There are cases where the procedure of the stop operation can be specified, the case where the internal winning combination can be specified, and the case where the predetermined stop operation procedure and the internal winning combination can be specified. Therefore, the specifications of the pachislot machine (for example, RT) Appropriate information according to the design of the game state, the design of which stop operation procedure is advantageous to the player for each internal winning combination, etc.) can be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42.

Further, in the above-described above, when the main control circuit 41 transmits the non-notifying information to the sub control circuit 42, the sub control is performed when all the stop operations are completed (or at a specific timing thereafter). The broadcastable information (for example, the above-mentioned winning information) may be notified to the circuit 42. With this configuration, even when the main control circuit 41 transmits unreportable information, the sub-control circuit 42 has a predetermined process based on the internal winning combination in the unit game (for example, the internal winning combination). Based on the result of comparison with the winning combination, it is possible to execute a process of determining whether or not an illegal (or abnormal) winning has occurred).

Further, in the above description, as a mode for transmitting information in which the internal winning combination cannot be specified, a mode in which common information is transmitted is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, information that cannot be notified. It is also possible to adopt a mode in which the start command is transmitted in a mode that does not include itself. In this case, the amount of information on the start command can be reduced. Further, the mode in which the start command is not transmitted may be adopted. In this case, the control load of the main control process can be reduced.

Further, in the above, in the case of the non-winning state of the advantageous state (for example, during the non-winning of ART), any of the above-mentioned information is transmitted as non-notifying information, but the non-winning state of the advantageous state is defined. It may be divided into a plurality of non-winning states (for example, a first non-winning state and a second non-winning state), and the type of information to be transmitted may be different depending on which non-winning state is. ..

For example, in the first non-winning state in which the transition lottery in the advantageous state (transition lottery during ART) is performed, the internal winning is performed in order to execute an effect that raises expectations (that is, to determine the content of the effect). When information that can identify a combination group (predetermined internal winning combination group) is transmitted and a specific condition is satisfied (for example, in the first non-winning state, the internal winning combination related to the predetermined replay is determined). , The second stop lottery (shift lottery during ART) is not performed, which shifts based on the first stop operation for reels other than the left reel 3L, that is, the penalty operation is performed). In the non-winning state of, the internal winning combination may be transmitted with information that cannot be specified.

Further, the type of information to be transmitted may be determined by lottery according to which of the above-mentioned non-winning states. For example, in the first non-winning state in which the frequency of the effect suggesting the internal winning combination is relatively high, the information that can identify the group of the internal winning combination (predetermined internal winning combination group) is determined. In the second non-winning state, where the probability is high, the probability that information that cannot identify the internal winning combination is determined is set low, and the frequency of the production suggesting the internal winning combination is relatively low, the internal winning combination is set. It is also possible to set a low probability that information that can identify a combination group (a predetermined internal winning combination group) is determined, and a high probability that information that cannot identify an internal winning combination is determined.

With this configuration, the content and frequency of notification by the sub-control notification means, which is originally managed by the control of the sub-control circuit 42, can be indirectly managed by the control of the main control circuit 41.

Further, in the above description, the main control circuit 41 has a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination related to a predetermined replay) in which the degree of advantage of the player changes depending on the procedure of the stop operation with respect to the sub-control circuit 42. (Or the internal winning combination related to the predetermined small winning combination) is described in the case where the information that cannot be notified or the information that can be notified is selected and transmitted, but the player uses a stop operation procedure other than the predetermined internal winning combination. As for the normal internal winning combination (for example, winning numbers "1", "6", "13" to "16") in which the degree of advantage of the above does not change, the information that cannot be notified or the information that cannot be notified or the winning combination is the same as the predetermined internal winning combination. The broadcastable information may be selected and transmitted. Further, as for the normal internal winning combination, the broadcastable information may be transmitted regardless of the state in which the game is performed. That is, the mode for transmitting the information about the normal internal winning combination can be set separately from the mode for transmitting the information about the predetermined internal winning combination, and can be arbitrarily set.

As described above, the main control notification means controlled by the main control circuit 41 (for example, the 7-segment display 6) and the sub control notification means controlled by the sub control circuit 42 (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11). Although it has been described that the notification of the stop operation procedure is performed in cooperation with the above, each notification start timing shall include all the following aspects.

The first aspect is an aspect in which the notification by the main control notification means and the notification by the sub control notification means are started substantially at the same time. For example, the main control circuit 41 determines the internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation, determines the notification content of the main control notification means based on the determined internal winning combination, and determines the notification content. Based on the above, the notification by the main control notification means is started. On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 42 determines the notification content of the sub-control notification means according to the individual information based on the transmission of the start command including the individual information by the main control circuit 41 and the reception of the start command. At the same time, the notification by the sub-control notification means is started. In this first aspect, it is assumed that each notification start timing is before the detection of the stop operation is permitted.

In this first aspect, in order to synchronize the notification start timings of the notification by the main control notification means and the notification by the sub control notification means, for example, after the main control circuit 41 transmits the start command, It may be possible to wait until the sub-control circuit 42 starts the notification by the sub-control notification means, and then start the notification by the main control notification means, or the timing for starting the notification by the main control notification means is predetermined. The start command may be transmitted so that the timing and the timing at which the notification by the sub-control notification means is started are synchronized with each other. Further, for example, each notification start timing is synchronized with each reel rotation start time (the main control circuit 41 side is when the reel rotation start command is transmitted, and the sub control circuit 42 side is when the reel rotation start command is received). May be.

According to this first aspect, even when the procedure of the stop operation is notified by the main control notification means and the sub control notification means, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

The second aspect is a mode in which the notification by the sub-control notification means is started earlier than the notification by the main control notification means. For example, the main control circuit 41 determines the internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation, and determines the notification content of the main control notification means based on the determined internal winning combination. On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 42 determines the notification content of the sub-control notification means according to the individual information based on the transmission of the start command including the individual information by the main control circuit 41 and the reception of the start command. , The notification by the sub-control notification means is started based on the reception of the reel rotation start command described above. After that, the main control circuit 41 starts the notification by the main control notification means based on the permission to detect the stop operation.

According to this second aspect, the notification by the sub-control notification means, which is easy for the player to perceive, is started earlier than the notification by the main control notification means, which is difficult for the player to perceive. Convenience can be improved.

In the third aspect, the notification by the main control notification means is started before the notification by the sub control notification means. For example, the main control circuit 41 determines the internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation, determines the notification content of the main control notification means based on the determined internal winning combination, and determines the notification content. Based on the above, the notification by the main control notification means is started. Further, the main control circuit 41 transmits a start command including individual information to the sub control circuit 42 after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the notification by the main control notification means. The sub-control circuit 42 determines the content of the sub-control notification means according to the individual information based on the reception of the start command, and starts the notification by the sub-control notification means.

In the third aspect, the main control circuit 41 generates and stores a start command based on the determined internal winning combination, transmits this start command, and then uses a specific command different from this start command. Therefore, a specific command including individual information may be transmitted after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of notification by the main control notification means. Further, the transmission timing of this specific command may be after a predetermined time has elapsed from the detection of the start operation, or may be after a predetermined time has elapsed from the reel rotation start process (S20 in FIG. 18).

Further, in the third aspect, the sub-control circuit 41 starts the notification by the sub-control notification means after a lapse of a specific time after receiving the start command (or the above-mentioned specific command) including the individual information. It may be that. In this third aspect as well, it is assumed that each notification start timing is before the detection of the stop operation is permitted.

According to this third aspect, by clarifying that the control related to the advantageous state is performed by the main control circuit (for example, the main control circuit 41), the sub control circuit (for example, the sub control circuit 42) It is possible to deter cheating against.

Further, in the above description, the 7-segment display 6 is described as an example as the main control notification means controlled by the main control circuit 41, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R may be adopted as the main control notification means in place of or in combination with the 7-segment display 6. In this case, the procedure of the stop operation may be notified depending on the type of lock or the type of reel action.

For example, as described above, when the main control circuit 41 side notifies the stop operation order, when the left reel 3L should be first stopped, a reel action for starting rotation from the left reel 3L is executed, and the middle reel action is executed. When the first stop operation of the reel 3C should be performed, the reel action which starts the rotation from the middle reel 3C is executed, and when the right reel 3R should be the first stop operation, the reel which starts the rotation from the right reel 3C. Take action. Further, as described above, when the stop operation timing (type of the symbol to be pressed) is notified on the main control circuit 41 side, the reel that needs to be pressed is temporarily stopped at the correct position. Perform a reel action.

Then, if the type of reel action is transmitted to the sub control circuit 42 as individual information, the main control notification means controlled by the main control circuit 41 (for example, the reels 3L, 3C, etc.) will be transmitted in the same manner as described above. The 3R) and the sub-control notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) controlled by the sub-control circuit 42 cooperate with each other to notify the procedure of the stop operation.

Further, in the above description, the case where only the sub-control notification means notifies the procedure of the stop operation and the case where the main control notification means and the sub-control notification means notify the procedure of the stop operation have been described, but only the main control notification means May be configured to notify the procedure of the stop operation.

Further, in the above description, the initial number of ART games is set to 50 games, but the number is not limited to this. For example, the lottery probability of the initial number of games of ART may be different depending on the set value. Thereby, the degree of advantage can be different depending on the player. Further, for example, the probability that a predetermined internal winning combination may be determined by the internal lottery process may be different depending on the set value. In this case, for example, the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the internal winning combination related to the bonus will be determined as the internal winning combination.

Further, in the above description, the additional lottery of ART is performed only during ART, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the additional lottery for ART may be performed during the preparation for ART.

According to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to provide at least the gaming machine according to the first to third inventions shown below.

[Game machine according to the first invention]
Conventionally, when a game medium such as a medal or a coin is inserted (hereinafter referred to as "insertion operation") by a player and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), a plurality of symbols are respectively inserted. When the rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the is started and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is obtained. There is known a game machine called a so-called pachislot machine, which is given a privilege according to the situation.

In such a game machine, when a start operation by a player is detected by a start switch, a lottery process using random numbers (hereinafter, internal lottery process) is performed on the program, and a plurality of lottery processes (hereinafter, internal winning combination) are performed. Determine the combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed on the reels of. In the internal lottery process, a data table that defines a plurality of types of internal winning combinations and a lottery value (in other words, winning probability) when each internal winning combination is determined is referred to, and extraction is performed based on the detection of the start operation. The internal winning combination is determined based on the random value. When the rotation of all reels is stopped and the combination of symbols related to the establishment of the winning is displayed, the player is given a privilege corresponding to the combination of the symbols.

Examples of the benefits given to the player include paying out the game medium, operating a replay (hereinafter, also referred to as "replay") that allows the game to be played again without consuming the game medium, and the game medium. The operation of a bonus game that increases the chances of paying out money can be mentioned.

Further, in such a game machine, the assist time (hereinafter referred to as "AT"), which is a function of navigating the combination of symbols related to the addition of the game medium with a lamp or the like, and the winning probability of the replay are determined during a predetermined period. A game machine having an assist replay time (hereinafter, "ART") function in which a replay time (hereinafter, "RT"), which is a function higher than the normal time, operates at the same time is known (for example, prior art). Technical Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-83245).

In the game machine shown in Prior Art Document 1, whether or not the main control circuit wins an advantageous gaming state (for example, ART) by referring to a data table in which a set value and a lottery value are defined for each internal winning combination. To judge.

Then, when the advantageous game state is won, the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is notified during a specific number of games, the opportunity to pay out the game medium increases as in the bonus game, and the interest of the game is enhanced. Can be improved.

By the way, the capacity of the program area (for example, the main ROM) of the main control circuit is limited to a predetermined capacity from the viewpoint of preventing fraudulent activities, and the above-mentioned gaming machine is used for lottery in an advantageous gaming state. There is a problem that the capacity of the program area of the main control circuit is squeezed by the huge amount of data. Specifically, for example, the data table used for the lottery in the advantageous gaming state has a basic data length of 2 bytes indicating the lottery value, and the set values (for example, "set value 1" to "set value 6") are set. When there are 6 types of data to be shown and there are 5 types of data indicating the internal winning combination (for example, "internal winning combination 1" to "internal winning combination 5"), the data capacity is calculated as 2 × 6 × 5. It is expressed by an expression and has a huge amount of data of 60 bytes.

The first invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of drawing an advantageous gaming state without squeezing the capacity of the main control circuit. It is in.

The gaming machine according to the first invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) that variablely displays a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a main control circuit (for example, main control circuit 41) that controls the progress of the game. ) And a sub-control circuit (for example, the sub-control circuit 42) that controls the effect based on the command transmitted from the main control unit, and a gaming machine (for example, the pachislot machine 1).
The main control circuit
Insertion operation detecting means (for example, medal sensor 35S) for detecting the insertion operation of the game medium, and
A start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S) that detects a start operation based on the detection of the input of a predetermined number of the gaming media by the charging operation detecting means,
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, S14 in FIG. 18) that determines an internal winning combination based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means.
A stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 17S) for detecting a stop operation, and
A stop control means (for example, S21 in FIG. 18) that controls the stop of the variation display of the symbol in the symbol display means based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means.
When the change display of the symbol in the symbol display means is stopped by the stop control means, the winning determination means (for example, S22 in FIG. 18) for determining the winning or non-winning of the winning combination based on the combination of the stopped symbols. ,
A profit-giving means (for example, S23 in FIG. 18) that gives a profit based on the determination result by the winning determination means, and
A random number generator (for example, a random number generator 56) that generates a random number, and
A random number extraction means (for example, a sampling circuit 57) that extracts an arbitrary random number from the random numbers generated by the random number generation means, and
A game in which a normal gaming state (for example, during normal) and an advantageous gaming state (for example, during ART) in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified from the normal gaming state can be shifted according to a predetermined transition condition. State transition control means (for example, main control circuit 41) and
A first table (for example, an ART lottery use table, a lottery table), a second table (for example, an ART lottery table for low probability), and a third table (for example, for high probability) that define the predetermined transition conditions. ART lottery table), and
The first table is a table for deciding whether to use the second table or the third table.
The second table is a table in which the probability of being determined to shift from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state is relatively low.
The third table is a table in which the probability of determining the transition from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state is relatively high.
The game state transition control means refers to the first table and uses the second table or the second table as a table to be used based on the first random number (for example, random number value 2) extracted from the random number extraction means. The third table is determined, and with reference to the determined table, the normal game state is changed to the advantageous game state based on the second random number (for example, random number value 3) extracted from the random number extraction means. It is characterized by deciding whether or not to migrate.

According to the game machine according to the first invention, the game state transition control means (for example, the main control circuit 41) refers to the first table (for example, the ART lottery use table lottery table) and the random number extraction means (for example, the random number extraction means (for example, the ART lottery use table). For example, based on the first random number (for example, random number value 2) extracted from the sampling circuit 57), a second table (for example, an ART lottery table for low probability) or a third table (for example, for high probability). The ART lottery table) is determined, and the determined table is referred to, and based on the second random number (for example, random number value 3) extracted from the random number extracting means, from the normal gaming state (for example, during normal). Since it is decided whether or not to shift to the advantageous gaming state (for example, during ART), whether or not the transition condition for shifting from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state is satisfied is determined by the conventional gaming machine. While doing the same as above, the amount of data in the storage area used for each table for which migration conditions are set can be significantly reduced. Therefore, it is possible to effectively utilize the vacant storage area while preventing the storage area of the main control circuit from being pressed.

According to the first invention, it is possible to draw a lottery in an advantageous gaming state without squeezing the capacity of the main control circuit.

[Game machine according to the second invention]
Conventionally, when a game medium such as a medal or a coin is inserted (hereinafter referred to as "insertion operation") by a player and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), a plurality of symbols are respectively inserted. When the rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the is started and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is obtained. There is known a game machine called a so-called pachislot machine, which is given a privilege according to the situation.

In such a game machine, when a start operation by a player is detected by a start switch, a lottery process using random numbers (hereinafter, internal lottery process) is performed on the program, and a plurality of lottery processes (hereinafter, internal winning combination) are performed. Determine the combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed on the reels of. In the internal lottery process, a data table that defines a plurality of types of internal winning combinations and a lottery value (in other words, winning probability) when each internal winning combination is determined is referred to, and extraction is performed based on the detection of the start operation. The internal winning combination is determined based on the random value. When the rotation of all reels is stopped and the combination of symbols related to the establishment of the winning is displayed, the player is given a privilege corresponding to the combination of the symbols.

Examples of the benefits given to the player include paying out the game medium, operating a replay (hereinafter, also referred to as "replay") that allows the game to be played again without consuming the game medium, and the game medium. The operation of a bonus game that increases the chances of paying out money can be mentioned.

Further, in such a game machine, the assist time (hereinafter referred to as "AT"), which is a function of navigating the combination of symbols related to the addition of the game medium with a lamp or the like, and the winning probability of the replay are determined during a predetermined period. A game machine having an assist replay time (hereinafter, "ART") function in which a replay time (hereinafter, "RT"), which is a function higher than the normal time, operates at the same time is known (for example, prior art). Technical Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-83245).

In the game machine shown in Prior Art Document 1, whether or not the main control circuit wins an advantageous gaming state (for example, ART) by referring to a data table in which a set value and a lottery value are defined for each internal winning combination. To judge.

Then, when the advantageous game state is won, the procedure of the stop operation advantageous to the player is notified during a specific number of games, the opportunity to pay out the game medium increases as in the bonus game, and the interest of the game is enhanced. Can be improved.

By the way, the capacity of the program area (for example, the main ROM) of the main control circuit is limited to a predetermined capacity from the viewpoint of preventing fraudulent activities, and the above-mentioned gaming machine is used for lottery in an advantageous gaming state. There is a problem that the capacity of the program area of the main control circuit is squeezed by the huge amount of data. Specifically, for example, the data table used for the lottery in the advantageous gaming state has a basic data length of 2 bytes indicating the lottery value, and the set values (for example, "set value 1" to "set value 6") are set. When there are 6 types of data to be shown and there are 5 types of data indicating the internal winning combination (for example, "internal winning combination 1" to "internal winning combination 5"), the data capacity is calculated as 2 × 6 × 5. It is expressed by an expression and has a huge amount of data of 60 bytes.

On the other hand, it is conceivable to reduce the data capacity used for the lottery in the advantageous gaming state by using a plurality of tables for the lottery in the advantageous gaming state.

However, since each table used for the lottery in the advantageous gaming state is used for the independent lottery, different random number values are extracted according to the number of tables. Therefore, when a problem that a plurality of random value values are synchronized occurs, an unexpected lottery result is obtained, which causes a problem that the reliability of the control of the main control circuit is lowered.

The second invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object thereof is to be able to draw an advantageous gaming state without squeezing the capacity of the main control circuit, and to draw the main control circuit. The purpose is to provide a game machine with improved control reliability.

The gaming machine according to the second invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) that variablely displays a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a main control circuit (for example, main control circuit 41) that controls the progress of the game. ), And a sub-control circuit (for example, the sub-control circuit 42) that controls the effect based on the command transmitted from the main control unit, and a gaming machine (for example, the pachislot machine 1).
The main control circuit
Insertion operation detecting means (for example, medal sensor 35S) for detecting the insertion operation of the game medium, and
A start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S) that detects a start operation based on the detection of the input of a predetermined number of the game media by the charging operation detecting means,
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, S14 in FIG. 18) that determines an internal winning combination based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means.
A stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 17S) for detecting a stop operation, and
A stop control means (for example, S21 in FIG. 18) that controls the stop of the variation display of the symbol in the symbol display means based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means.
When the change display of the symbol in the symbol display means is stopped by the stop control means, the winning determination means (for example, S22 in FIG. 18) for determining the winning or non-winning of the winning combination based on the combination of the stopped symbols. ,
A profit-giving means (for example, S23 in FIG. 18) that gives a profit based on the determination result by the winning determination means, and
A game in which a normal gaming state (for example, during normal) and an advantageous gaming state (for example, during ART) in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified from the normal gaming state can be shifted according to a predetermined transition condition. State transition control means (for example, main control circuit 41) and
A random number generator (for example, a random number generator 56) that generates a random number,
A random number extraction means (for example, a sampling circuit 57) that extracts an arbitrary random number from the random numbers generated by the random number generation means, and
It has a first table (for example, an ART lottery use table lottery table) and a second table (for example, an ART lottery table) for which the predetermined transition conditions are set.
The second table is composed of a plurality of tables (for example, an ART lottery table for high probability or an ART lottery table for low probability).
The first table is a table that defines which of the second tables to use.
Based on the first table and the second table, the probability value of shifting from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state is calculated.
Whether or not the gaming state transition control means shifts from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state based on the probability value and one random number (for example, a random number value 2) extracted from the random number extracting means. It is characterized by determining whether or not.

According to the gaming machine according to the second invention, based on the first table (for example, ART lottery use table lottery table) and the second table (for example, ART lottery table), the normal gaming state (for example, during normal operation). The probability value of transitioning to the advantageous gaming state (for example, during ART) is calculated, and the gaming state transition control means (for example, the main control circuit 41) performs the probability value and the random number extraction means (for example, the sampling circuit 57). Since it was decided whether or not to shift from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state based on one random number (for example, a random number value 2) obtained from the above, the transition from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state is made. Whether or not the transition conditions are satisfied is the same as for conventional game machines, but the amount of data in the storage area used for the first table and the second table for which the transition conditions are set is significantly reduced. In addition, the random number value used can be one. Therefore, it is possible to effectively utilize the vacant storage area while preventing the storage area of the main control circuit from being pressed, and to improve the reliability of the control of the main control circuit.

The probability value may be an integer multiplied by a predetermined numerical value. As a result, the main control circuit 41 stores as an integer a data value indicating whether or not the transition condition for transitioning from the normal gaming state (for example, during normal) to the advantageous gaming state (for example, during ART) is satisfied. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a rounding error from occurring in the data value due to an operation for converting the data value into an integer (for example, rounding or rounding down the decimal point), and the advantageous gaming state (for example, during normal) is changed to the advantageous gaming state (for example, during normal). For example, it is possible to set an appropriate probability as to whether or not the transition condition for transitioning to (during ART) is satisfied. Further, the main control circuit 41 can reduce the data capacity rather than storing the data value as a decimal number.

According to the second invention, it is possible to draw a lottery of an advantageous gaming state without squeezing the capacity of the main control circuit, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine with improved control reliability of the main control circuit. ..

[Game machine according to the third invention]
Conventionally, when a game medium such as a medal or a coin is inserted (hereinafter referred to as "insertion operation") by a player and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), a plurality of symbols are respectively inserted. When the rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the is started and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is obtained. There is known a game machine called a so-called pachislot machine, which is given a privilege according to the situation.

In such a game machine, when a start operation by a player is detected by a start switch, a lottery process using random numbers (hereinafter, internal lottery process) is performed on the program, and a plurality of lottery processes (hereinafter, internal winning combination) are performed. Determine the combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed on the reels of. In the internal lottery process, a data table that defines a plurality of types of internal winning combinations and a lottery value (in other words, winning probability) when each internal winning combination is determined is referred to, and extraction is performed based on the detection of the start operation. The internal winning combination is determined based on the random value. When the rotation of all reels is stopped and the combination of symbols related to the establishment of the winning is displayed, the player is given a privilege corresponding to the combination of the symbols.

In the game machine configured in this way, it is known that the main control circuit performs various effects according to the operation related to the game and also generates various states (locks) that make the game impossible (for example, the game machine). Prior Art Document 1: JP-A-2014-83245). According to such a game machine, it is possible to raise the expectation for a bonus win (for example, a BB win or an ART win), and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

However, the gaming machine described in Prior Art Document 1 uses a lottery table for determining one effect content from various effects and a lottery table for determining one lock content from various locks. It was a thing. Therefore, different random numbers are extracted according to the number of tables, and if a problem occurs in which a plurality of random values are synchronized, an unexpected lottery result is obtained and the reliability of the control of the main control circuit is lowered. There is a problem that leads to.

The third invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object of the third invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the reliability of control of a main control circuit.

The gaming machine according to the third invention is
A symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) that variablely displays a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and a main control circuit (for example, main control circuit 41) that controls the progress of the game. ), And a sub-control circuit (for example, the sub-control circuit 42) that controls the effect based on the command transmitted from the main control unit, and a gaming machine (for example, the pachislot machine 1).
The main control circuit
Insertion operation detecting means (for example, medal sensor 35S) for detecting the insertion operation of the game medium, and
A start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S) that detects a start operation based on the detection of the input of a predetermined number of the game media by the charging operation detecting means,
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, S14 in FIG. 18) that determines an internal winning combination based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means.
A stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 17S) for detecting a stop operation, and
A stop control means (for example, S21 in FIG. 18) that controls the stop of the variation display of the symbol in the symbol display means based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means.
When the change display of the symbol in the symbol display means is stopped by the stop control means, the winning determination means (for example, S22 in FIG. 18) for determining the winning or non-winning of the winning combination based on the combination of the stopped symbols. ,
A profit-giving means (for example, S23 in FIG. 18) that gives a profit based on the determination result by the winning determination means, and
A random number generator (for example, a random number generator 56) that generates a random number,
A random number extraction means (for example, a sampling circuit 57) that extracts an arbitrary random number from the random numbers generated by the random number generation means, and
A lock control means (for example, a lock control means) that controls a lock execution means (for example, a lock execution means) that executes a lock that invalidates or delays a game operation by a player for a specific period of time.
An effect control means (for example, a reel effect control means) for controlling an effect execution means (for example, a reel effect execution means) for executing an effect,
An effect content determining means (for example, S236 in FIG. 29) that determines the content of the effect to be executed by the effect executing means, and
A lock content determining means (for example, S236 in FIG. 29) for determining the content of the lock to be executed by the lock executing means, and
It has a predetermined condition for determining the content of the effect and a table (for example, a lock / reel effect lottery table at the time of winning the ART addition) which defines a predetermined condition for determining the content of the lock.
The effect content determining means and the lock content determining means refer to the table and determine the content of the effect and the content of the lock based on one random number obtained from the random number extracting means. ..

According to the game machine according to the third invention, the effect content determining means (for example, S236 in FIG. 29) and the lock content determining means (for example, S236 in FIG. 29) are locked at a common table (for example, ART is added to the winning lock). -Since it was decided to determine the content of the effect and the lock content based on one random number extracted from the random number extraction means (for example, the sampling circuit 57) with reference to the reel effect lottery table), the lock content and the effect When determining the content, the conditions for determining the lock content and the effect content can be the same as the conditions of the conventional game machine, but the random number value to be used can be one. As a result, the reliability of the control of the main control circuit can be improved.

According to the third invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the reliability of control of the main control circuit.

1 Pachislot machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 11 Liquid crystal display device 16 Start lever 16S Start switch 17L, 17C, 17R Stop button 17S Stop switch 35S Medal sensor 41 Main control circuit 42 Sub control circuit 51 Main CPU
53 Main RAM
56 Random number generator 57 Sampling circuit 81 Sub CPU
83 sub RAM

Claims (1)

It is provided with a symbol display means for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, a main control circuit for controlling the progress of a game, and a sub control circuit for controlling an effect based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit. It ’s a game machine
The main control circuit
Insertion operation detection means for detecting the insertion operation of the game medium, and
A start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation based on the detection of the input of a predetermined number of the game media by the charging operation detecting means,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means,
Stop operation detection means to detect stop operation and
Based on the fact that the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the stop control means for controlling the stop of the variation display of the symbol in the symbol display means, and the stop control means.
When the change display of the symbol in the symbol display means is stopped by the stop control means, the winning determination means for determining the winning or non-winning of the winning combination based on the combination of the stopped symbols, and the winning determination means.
A profit-giving means for giving a profit based on the judgment result by the winning judgment means,
Random number generation means to generate random numbers and
A random number extraction means that extracts an arbitrary random number from the random numbers generated by the random number generation means, and
A game state transition control means capable of shifting between a normal gaming state and an advantageous gaming state in which a stop operation procedure that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is notified according to a predetermined transition condition.
A first table, a second table, and a third table used for determining whether or not to shift from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state.
It has a fourth table, a fifth table, and a sixth table, which are used for determining whether or not to add the game period in the advantageous gaming state.
The first table is a table for deciding whether to use the second table or the third table.
The second table is a table in which the probability of determining the transition from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state is relatively low.
The third table is a table in which the probability of determining the transition from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state is relatively high.
The fourth table is a table for deciding whether to use the fifth table or the sixth table.
The fifth table is a table in which the probability that it is determined to add the gaming period in the advantageous gaming state is relatively low.
The sixth table is a table in which the probability of being determined to add the gaming period in the advantageous gaming state is relatively high.
The random number extraction means includes an internal lottery random number used for determining the internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means and the internal lottery random number based on the detection of the starting operation by the start operation detecting means. It is possible to extract a first random number different from the above, the internal lottery random number, and a second random number different from the first random number.
The game state transition control means
In the normal game state, the second table or the third table is determined as the table to be used based on the first random number extracted from the random number extracting means with reference to the first table. With reference to the determined table, it is determined whether or not to shift from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state based on the second random number extracted from the random number extracting means.
In the advantageous gaming state, the fifth table or the sixth table is determined as the table to be used based on the first random number extracted from the random number extracting means with reference to the fourth table. A gaming machine characterized in that, with reference to the determined table, it is determined whether or not to add the gaming period in the advantageous gaming state based on the second random number extracted from the random number extracting means.

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